When the programme started, a private cameraman deputed to film the event launched a drone camera to get a better shot. When the drone went past a tree which had a beehive, bees swarmed out and attacked people at the function. Basavaraj Patil , district forest conservator, said, "Honey bees were disturbed by the drone's sound. Belagavi range forest officer Shrinath Kadolkar and working plan deputy forest conservator KS Hiremath sustained injuries due to multiple stings and went to a private hospital for treatment. The government has developed tree parks in 73 constituencies in the name of Salumarada Timmakka.

Source: Times of India November 25, 2017 01:01 UTC