Spurious liquor claims 231 lives in Odisha in 27 years: Minister
4 months, 1 week ago

Spurious liquor claims 231 lives in Odisha in 27 years: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: At least 231 people have died after consuming spurious liquor in Odisha in the past 27 years — between 1992 and 2019. In a written reply to a question of Congress legislator Nilamadhab Hikaka, the minister said 41 people of Tukulipada in the then Bhubaneswar and Cuttack district lost their lives after drinking such liquor in 2012. The minister said spurious liquor also claimed 20 lives in Puri in 2001, 19 in Ganjam district in 2006, ten in 2009 and seven in Bhadrak district in 2019. The minister said the highest number of 134 people had died after consuming spurious liquor in Cuttack district in 1992.

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Odisha Sees Rise in Alcohol Sales in FY 2023-24
1 month ago

Odisha Sees Rise in Alcohol Sales in FY 2023-24

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Odisha recorded a significant increase in alcohol sales during the 2023-24 fiscal year compared to the previous year, excise minister Prithviraj Harichandan informed the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Saturday. According to the report, foreign liquor sales rose by approximately 5.41 lakh litres, climbing from 5.83 crore litres in 2022-23 to 5.88 crore litres in 2023-24. Beer sales experienced an …

Bad batch of home-brewed alcohol kills 25 people in rural India
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Bad batch of home-brewed alcohol kills 25 people in rural India

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 25 people died …

Illegal liquor units busted in Odisha's Ganjam, Kendrapara, six held
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Illegal liquor units busted in Odisha's Ganjam, Kendrapara, six held

New Indian Express  

BERHAMPUR/KENDRAPRA: Intensifying their operations against illegal liquor manufacturing and sale after the recent hooch tragedy in Ganjam district, police and Excise departments destructed 4,500 litre of fermented wash and 100 litre of country liquor near Balisira under Aska block. In Kendrapara too, excise officials on Sunday dismantled two illegal country liquor manufacturing units and arrested five persons, including two women, …

Spurious liquor claims two lives in Odisha’s Ganjam district
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Spurious liquor claims two lives in Odisha’s Ganjam district

The Hindu  

Two persons died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Odisha’s Ganjam district, officials said on Wednesday. All the affected persons were believed to have consumed illicit liquor sold near Moundpur village. At a press conference, the regional party announced that it would send a four-member team headed by former Excise Minister Niranjan Pujari to take stock of the situation in …

Odisha: Two killed in hooch tragedy in Ganjam; excise officials arrest seven
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha: Two killed in hooch tragedy in Ganjam; excise officials arrest seven

Hindustan Times  

Bhubaneshwar: A 60-year-old man and a 34-year-old man were killed allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Odisha’s Ganjam district on Wednesday morning, officials aware of the matter said. At least 17 people from the Chikiti area were admitted to different hospitals in Ganjam on Monday after allegedly drinking country liquor sold near Moundpur, said officials. State excise commissioner Narasingha Bhol, …

Tamil Nadu hooch deaths, Kanchenjunga Express accident and more: The week in 5 charts
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu hooch deaths, Kanchenjunga Express accident and more: The week in 5 charts

The Hindu  

Spurious liquor death toll reaches 59 in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu At least 59 people died after consuming spurious liquor in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. Editorial:Killer moonshine: On the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi Kanchanjunga Express train accident kills at least 10 At least 10 people were killed after a good’s train rammed into the stationary Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express on Monday, June 17, …

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 33; CM Stalin suspends SP, orders CID probe
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 33; CM Stalin suspends SP, orders CID probe

Hindustan Times  

As many as 33 people have died in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district after consuming spurious liquor allegedly mixed with methanol on Tuesday night, officials said, adding that the death toll from in the hooch tragedy could rise as several others are critical. Officials interact with a patient who is undergoing treatment after consuming spurious liquor in Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu. Nearly …

Punjab: Three killed after consuming spurious liquor in Sangrur, probe on
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Punjab: Three killed after consuming spurious liquor in Sangrur, probe on

India TV News  

Sangrur: At least three people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Sangrur district of Punjab, police said on Wednesday. Similar incident in Sangrur last year A similar incident unfolded last year in Sangrur district, where three labourers lost their lives after consuming counterfeit alcohol in Namol village near Sunam. 12 people died in Haryana in 2023 Last year, …

Spurious liquor deaths in T.N. | Annamalai submits memorandum to Governor Ravi seeking removal of Ministers Gingee Mastan, Senthilbalaji
1 year, 7 months ago

Spurious liquor deaths in T.N. | Annamalai submits memorandum to Governor Ravi seeking removal of Ministers Gingee Mastan, Senthilbalaji

The Hindu  

BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai, on May 21, met Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Maruvoor Raja, the primary source of illicit liquor, has constantly appeared alongside Tamil Nadu Minority Affairs Minister Gingee Mastan, Annamalai alleged. Record sales of liquor Speaking to journalists at the Coimbatore airport later in the day, Mr. Annamalai accused Mr. Senthilbalaji of failure to regulate Indian …

Spurious liquor deaths in Tamil Nadu | Four more deaths take toll to 21
1 year, 7 months ago

Spurious liquor deaths in Tamil Nadu | Four more deaths take toll to 21

The Hindu  

The toll in the twin spurious liquor tragedy rose to 21 on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 with the death of one more victim from Marakkanam in Villupuram district and three more victims from Madurantakam in Chengalpattu district. In Marakkanam, the toll rose to 13 as one victim, who was undergoing treatment at the Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital, died. …

Spurious liquor deaths in Tamil Nadu | With four more deaths at Marakkanam and Maduranthakam, toll rises to 17
1 year, 7 months ago

Spurious liquor deaths in Tamil Nadu | With four more deaths at Marakkanam and Maduranthakam, toll rises to 17

The Hindu  

The toll in the twin spurious liquor tragedy in Tamil Nadu rose to 17 on Monday, May 15, 2023. In the Marakkanam incident, the toll increased to 12, with the death of three more victims, who were undergoing treatment at the Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital. Official sources said 37 persons were undergoing treatment in Villupuram, three at Jawaharlal …

Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: 12 dead, several hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in 2 districts
1 year, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: 12 dead, several hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in 2 districts

India TV News  

Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy : As many as 12 people died after consuming spurious liquor in two separate districts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, police said. The death stood at 10 persons on Sunday after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts of the state. "Two spurious liquor incidents have been reported, one in Chengalpattu district and another …

13 die after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu districts, 9 held, 4 cops suspended
1 year, 7 months ago

13 die after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu districts, 9 held, 4 cops suspended

India Today  

As many as 13 people have died and several hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in two separate incidents in Tamil Nadu on Sunday. Inspector General of Police N Kannan said the victims might have consumed spurious liquor mixed with etanol-methanol substance. In both incidents, a few accused are absconding and special teams are formed toâ€æ — ANI May 14, 2023 …

3 dead, 16 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 7 months ago

3 dead, 16 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

Three have died while 10 others are undergoing medical treatment after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu's Marakkanam. Opposition leader and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami slammed the "administrative incompetence" of the MK Stalin-led government and demanded immediate action. Recently, Palaniswami hit out at the DMK-led government for “continuing to engage in such anti-people …

After INLD MLA Raises Question, Haryana Minister Vij to Get Spurious Liquor Related Deaths Checked
2 years ago

After INLD MLA Raises Question, Haryana Minister Vij to Get Spurious Liquor Related Deaths Checked

News 18  

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday said he will get the data related to the number of deaths because of spurious and illicit liquor in the state checked after INLD MLA Abhay Chautala questioned the figures presented by the minister in the Assembly. On the opening day of the three-day Haryana Assembly session, Vij said a total of 36 …

Bihar: Five dead after consuming spurious liquor in Chhapra
2 years ago

Bihar: Five dead after consuming spurious liquor in Chhapra

Firstpost  

Though the police in Ishauvpur have not confirmed the cause of “suspicious” deaths yet, they apprehended that the toll may rise which various sources put at five, six and 10 Saran: At least three people in Chhapra area of Bihar’s Saran district have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor amid reports that the toll is expected to climb, said police …

Bihar: At least 20 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Chhapra
2 years ago

Bihar: At least 20 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Chhapra

India TV News  

Chhapra hooch tragedy: At least twenty people in Chhapra area of Bihar's Saran district have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor amid reports that the toll is expected to climb, said police on Wednesday. List of victims: People who have lost their lives in the hooch tragedy are- Vijendra Rai, Harendra Ram, Ramji Saha, Amit Ranjan, Sanjay Singh, Kunal Singh, …

Spurious Liquor Deaths on Rise in Dry Bihar. Now, 5 Killed in Chhapra
2 years, 4 months ago

Spurious Liquor Deaths on Rise in Dry Bihar. Now, 5 Killed in Chhapra

News 18  

At least five people were killed in Bihar’s Chhapra after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, an official said on Friday, adding that investigation is underway. Even though sale and consumption of liquor were completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in April, 2016, implementation of the prohibition law has often been criticised and hooch tragedies continue to plague the …

6 dead, several lose eyesight after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Bihar
2 years, 5 months ago

6 dead, several lose eyesight after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Bihar

India Today  

At least six persons died, while several others fell critically ill after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Bihar’s Saran district. On August 2, two persons had died after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Pananpur village. According to the police, the residents of Saran’s Maker village had consumed liquor during a puja held on Wednesday night while some others had consumed …

Death toll in Gujarat hooch tragedy climbs to 42 as liquor 'potlis' jolt state
2 years, 5 months ago

Death toll in Gujarat hooch tragedy climbs to 42 as liquor 'potlis' jolt state

India Today  

The death toll due to the consumption of spurious liquor in Gujarat's Botad district has reached 42, a state minister said on Wednesday. "Forty-two citizens have died so far after consuming spurious liquor laced with highly toxic methyl alcohol in Gujarat's Botad district two days back. Primary investigations revealed that some small-time bootleggers in different villages of Botad district made …

Gujarat Hooch Tragedy Brings Spotlight Back on Spurious Alcohol. Why Poor Indians Still Drink Toxic Liquor? - News18
2 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat Hooch Tragedy Brings Spotlight Back on Spurious Alcohol. Why Poor Indians Still Drink Toxic Liquor? - News18

News 18  

A shocking hooch tragedy that claimed the lives of 40 people in parts of Gujarat is now at the center of both politics and a sense of genuine health concern. According to primary investigations, some small-time bootleggers of different villages in Botad district made spurious liquor by mixing water with methyl alcohol or Methanol, a highly poisonous industrial solvent, and …

Spurious liquor claims 36 lives in dry Gujarat
2 years, 5 months ago

Spurious liquor claims 36 lives in dry Gujarat

The Hindu  

As many as 36 people died after consuming spurious liquor in Botad district of Gujarat, where prohibition is in force. The incident has prompted the State authorities into swift action, with multiple agencies of the Police working on a joint investigation, even as the State government that is poised to face Assembly election in the next six months is receiving …

Bihar: At Least 18 Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Four Districts
2 years, 9 months ago

Bihar: At Least 18 Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Four Districts

News 18  

At least 18 people in Bihar’s Madhepura, Bhagalpur, Banka and Murliganj districts have lost their lives after consuming suspected spurious liquor. As per available information, three people have died in Madhepura, 10 in Banka and four in Bhagalpur, while Bihar’s Murliganj has reported one death due to consumption of spurious liquor. This is the latest in the series of spurious …

Spurious Liquor Consumption Kills 18 in Andhra Pradesh Town in a Week, Police Inquiry Underway
2 years, 9 months ago

Spurious Liquor Consumption Kills 18 in Andhra Pradesh Town in a Week, Police Inquiry Underway

News 18  

Consumption of spurious liquor has claimed 18 lives in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district during the last one week. Two persons succumbed on Saturday, taking the death toll to 18 in Jangareddygudem town even as officials from various departments were conducting an investigation. According to officials, a man identified as Anil died at a hospital early Saturday, while hours later …

Three die after consuming spurious liquor in UP's Farrukhabad; probe initiated
2 years, 10 months ago

Three die after consuming spurious liquor in UP's Farrukhabad; probe initiated

India Today  

At least three people died after they allegedly consumed liquor bought from an English government liquor outlet in Mohammadabad town of Farrukhabad in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. Superintendent of Police Farrukhabad Ashok Meena said, "On Thursday, Jitendra, Monu and Omveer had consumed liquor outside their house in Ahmalapur village under Mohammadabad Kotwali area. In another significant move, police are also …

Suspected Spurious Liquor Kills 2 in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur
3 years, 2 months ago

Suspected Spurious Liquor Kills 2 in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

News 18  

Two persons lost their lives in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district on Tuesday due to suspected spurious liqour consumption. According to sources, the two had consumed liquor on Monday evening, following which their health started deteriorating. The deceased have been identified as Sumit Rai alias Gopi and Ashok Kumar– both natives of Sisiria village in the district. On October 29, ten people …

Bihar Liquor Deaths: 4 including 2 Army Jawans killed, feared dead after consuming poisonous liquor in Bihar's Samastipur.
3 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Liquor Deaths: 4 including 2 Army Jawans killed, feared dead after consuming poisonous liquor in Bihar's Samastipur.

ABP News  

Bihar Liquor Deaths: After the liquor ban in Bihar, the number of deaths due to spurious liquor consumption is increasing. Four people were killed today after consuming poisonous liquor in Samastipur in the state. Samastipur SP Manavjit Singh Dhillon has said that the liquor was brought by an Army jawan. Let us tell you that the number of deaths due …

Bihar hooch tragedy | At least 30 dead in 3 days after consuming spurious liquor
3 years, 2 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy | At least 30 dead in 3 days after consuming spurious liquor

India Today  

At least 30 people have died in the last three days in dry Bihar after allegedly consuming spurious alcohol. Samastipur Superintendent of Police Manavjeet Singh Dhillon said all four deceased, including an Army jawan and a BSF personnel, were residents of villages falling under the Rupauli panchayat in the Patori police station area. Baikunthpur police officer Prashant Kumar said: "An …

Consumption of Spurious Liquor Claims Lives of 29 People in Two Bihar Districts
3 years, 2 months ago

Consumption of Spurious Liquor Claims Lives of 29 People in Two Bihar Districts

News 18  

With three more succumbing, the death toll in Bihar’s Bettiah hooch tragedy rose to 12 on Friday, police said. “Strict action will be taken against the negligent officials and those involved in manufacturing and selling spurious liquor in the region,” Pranav Kumar said. State Liquor Prohibition Minister Sunil Kumar said, “Bihar has lost 40 people to spurious liquor this year. …

24 die in Bihar after consuming suspected spurious liquor
3 years, 2 months ago

24 die in Bihar after consuming suspected spurious liquor

Hindustan Times  

At least 24 people have died and several others fell ill after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Gopalganj and West Champaran districts of Bihar, where total prohibition is in place, in the last two days. Eight persons died on Thursday after allegedly consuming hooch in Telhua village at Bettiah, the headquarters of West Champaran district, while the toll in another …

Spurious Liquor Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar After Last Week’s Tragedy, 70 Hooch Deaths This Year
3 years, 2 months ago

Spurious Liquor Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar After Last Week’s Tragedy, 70 Hooch Deaths This Year

News 18  

Three persons died and three others fell ill on Wednesday allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Gopalganj. Last week, too, four persons died after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in the Siwan district of Bihar, which has witnessed a number of hooch deaths this year. Expressing anguish over last week’s tragedy, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had appealed to people …

MP Assembly clears bill on death penalty, life term in spurious liquor cases
3 years, 5 months ago

MP Assembly clears bill on death penalty, life term in spurious liquor cases

Hindustan Times  

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday passed a bill prescribing the capital punishment and life imprisonment in cases related to deaths caused by consumption of spurious liquor. The bill amending the state Excise Act to enhance punishment in spurious liquor cases was presented by state finance and excise minister Jagdish Devda, and the legislation comes in the wake of death …

3 dead, 1 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in MP's Mandsaur district
3 years, 5 months ago

3 dead, 1 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in MP's Mandsaur district

India Today  

Three people died and one person is undergoing treatment at the district hospital after consumption of suspected spurious liquor in Khakhrai village in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, officials said on Sunday. District collector Manoj Pushp and Superintendent of Police Siddharth Choudhary visited the village post the incident. POLICE ARREST ONE IN MANDSAUR HOOCH INCIDENT As of now, the police have …

UP: 11 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Aligarh
3 years, 7 months ago

UP: 11 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Aligarh

India TV News  

Eleven people died on Friday and some more were taken ill after allegedly consuming spurious liquor sold by a licensed vendor here, a senior official said. DIG Dipak Kumar said the Lodha police station was informed in the morning about the death of two people after consuming country-made liquor bought from a vendor in Karsia. Meanwhile, Additional Chief Secretary Sanjay …

Spurious liquor kills at least 38 in Punjab
4 years, 5 months ago

Spurious liquor kills at least 38 in Punjab

The Hindu  

At least 38 people have died over the past 48 hours in three districts of Punjab allegedly after consuming spurious liquor. The death toll could rise further as the spurious liquor network was evidently spread across many areas,” said the DGP, adding that questioning of the accused could lead to further arrests. Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has ordered a magisterial …

Assam hooch tragedy: At least 84 killed, 200 hospitalised; 12 arrested for making spurious liquor
5 years, 10 months ago

Assam hooch tragedy: At least 84 killed, 200 hospitalised; 12 arrested for making spurious liquor

Firstpost  

A number of women are among the casualties in the Assam hooch tragedy. Guwahati: At least 84 people have died from drinking toxic bootleg liquor in Assam, and around 200 others have been hospitalised, a state government minister said on Saturday. Dilip Rajbnonshi, a doctor at the government hospital in Golaghat, located some 40 kilometres southwest of Jorhat said the …

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