Guwahati, April 12 -- A recent scientific study conducted in Nagaland's Dimapur has raised serious concerns about the presence of venomous aquatic insects in ponds and water bodies, with experts warning that similar species may also exist in Assam, potentially posing an unnoticed public health risk.

The study, led by Karthik Sunagar and his research team, was published in a scientific journal on March 26. It examined three species of water-dwelling insects found in a pond in Dimapur, revealing that their venom contains proteins similar to those found in viper snake venom.

According to researchers, these insects use extremely fine, needle-like appendages, thinner than a syringe, to inject venom into their prey, immobilising them instantl...