Taj Mahal: Honey bees at historical monument alarm tourists

Agra: Honey bees at the iconic Taj Mahal and other historical monuments in the city continue to alarm tourists.
Though many complaints have been lodged by the visitors in the past, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has not taken the threat seriously, according to the tourist guides.
ASI sources said that a proposal with estimates of expenditure is pending at the headquarters for some months.
A local resident has even complained to the Ministry of Culture, demanding the immediate removal of beehives at the Taj which pose a threat to the safety of tourists.
Tourist guide Ved Gautam told IANS that beehives have always been there but precautionary measures were taken to ensure the safety of the visitors.
The one at the Mehmankhana (guest house) on the east side of Taj Mahal has always been there, as also the one at the entrance gate of Akbar’s tomb, Gautam said.