Thiruvananthapuram: Just as the collector convened a meeting on Wednesday to remove the beehive from the collectorate building, bees attacked staff and visitors, sending them scurrying for cover. 
This is the second apian attack in as many days. There are three large beehives and six smaller ones around the collectorate building, Manorama News reported.

More than 100 people were injured in the bee attack on Tuesday afternoon when the police and bomb squad conducted a search of the building following a fake bomb threat. As the bomb squad evacuated the building for the search, a swarm attacked people who were coming out of the offices. Video footage showed people running and covering their heads to avoid being stung. Over seven people were admitted to the Medical College Hospital with serious injuries. 

Meanwhile, Collector Anukumari told the media that the administration has sought the Forest Department's assistance in removing the hives from the building as quickly as possible.