42 injured in wasp attack in Pothgul Viharaya

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At least 42 persons including 27 school children and two Buddhist monks were injured following a wasp attack in Pothgul Viharaya, Ratnapura last evening, police said.

Police investigations have revealed that one of the students had pelted a stone at the wasp nest triggering this incident.

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Gadzooks Monday, 15 October 2012 03:34 AM

What is the scientific name of these insects?

Dil Monday, 15 October 2012 05:44 AM

Aiyo.. Dhukaai..!

Gadzooks Monday, 15 October 2012 10:21 AM

Aiyo.. their scientific name is "dhukaai"?

ramesh Monday, 15 October 2012 10:23 AM

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