The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at Sapru Maidan in the Shuklaganj area during a match organised by the Kanpur Cricket Association. Manik Gupta, a resident of Kanpur, was officiating as the umpire when the swarm suddenly descended on the ground, causing panic among players and spectators.
Eyewitnesses said the players and officials ran for safety as the bees attacked. Gupta reportedly suffered severe injuries and fell unconscious on the field.
He was rushed to a private hospital in Shuklaganj and later referred to Lala Lajpat Rai Hospital in Kanpur as his condition worsened. Doctors at the hospital declared him dead.
Police said further details are being ascertained.
