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Health
Elderly Woman Hospitalised After Poisonous Insect Stings While Tending Field in Tripura
✍️ TRIPURA STAR NEWS
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 06:45 AM
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An elderly woman was stung by poisonous insects while working in an agricultural field in Tripura and was taken to hospital with injuries.
According to Tripura Star News, an elderly woman suffered multiple stings from poisonous insects while she was tending to her agricultural plot in a rural area of Tripura. The sudden attack left her with painful swelling and signs of envenomation, prompting nearby villagers to call for medical assistance.
Paramedics arrived promptly and transported the victim to the district hospital, where doctors administered antivenom and supportive care to manage the reactions. Initial reports indicate that the woman's condition is stable, and she is under observation for any delayed symptoms.
Health officials in the state have reminded farm workers, especially senior citizens, to wear protective clothing and use insect repellents during field work, as the region experiences seasonal spikes in venomous insect activity. The incident underscores the need for greater awareness of occupational hazards in agriculture.
Paramedics arrived promptly and transported the victim to the district hospital, where doctors administered antivenom and supportive care to manage the reactions. Initial reports indicate that the woman's condition is stable, and she is under observation for any delayed symptoms.
Health officials in the state have reminded farm workers, especially senior citizens, to wear protective clothing and use insect repellents during field work, as the region experiences seasonal spikes in venomous insect activity. The incident underscores the need for greater awareness of occupational hazards in agriculture.