MP: 3 Dead After Drinking Suspected Spurious Liquor; Excise Official Suspended
3 years, 4 months ago

MP: 3 Dead After Drinking Suspected Spurious Liquor; Excise Official Suspended

News 18  

Three persons have died after drinking suspected spurious liquor at a village in Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh, while one more person is undergoing treatment at a hospital, officials said on Sunday. The opposition Congress said that the deaths reported from Khakhrai village in Mandsaur district were caused due to spurious liquor, while the police said that the exact reason behind the fatalities could be known only after the post-mortem report comes. Sub divisional officer of police of the area, Trilokchand Pawar, said that three persons, identified as Modiram Meghwal, Ghanshyam Mogia and Manohar Bagri died in Khakhrai village under Piplia Mandi police station area. “After Ujjain, Morena, Bhind and Gwalior, there are reports that three persons died and some others are serious due to consumption of spurious liquor in Khankrai village of Mandsaur district.

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

Spurious liquor claims two lives in Odisha’s Ganjam district
4 months 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 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, …

Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy ris
6 months ago

Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy ris

Hindustan Times  

By Praveen Paramasivam Family members stand next to a patient admitted to a government hospital after consuming toxic alcohol in Kallakurichi district of India's Tamil Nadu state on June 20, 2024. - The death toll from the latest case of tainted liquor in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 47, with over 100 people still in …

Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47
6 months ago

Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47

Hindustan Times  

By Praveen Paramasivam Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy rises to 47 June 21 - The death toll from the latest case of tainted liquor in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu has climbed to 47, with over 100 people still in hospital, a government official said on Friday. Since Wednesday more than 150 people, suffering from vomiting, …

Sangrur hooch tragedy: Death toll mounts to 20, Election Commission seeks report
9 months ago

Sangrur hooch tragedy: Death toll mounts to 20, Election Commission seeks report

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Sangrur district climbed to 20 with four more people succumbing, officials said on Saturday, even as the Election Commission sought an immediate report from Punjab chief secretary and director general of police in connection with the incident. A four-member special investigation team, led by additional director general …

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

‘Hooch’ deaths: Kill them like Gen Dyer, why slow death, Manjhi asks Nitish
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Hooch’ deaths: Kill them like Gen Dyer, why slow death, Manjhi asks Nitish

Hindustan Times  

Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Wednesday attacked the Nitish Kumar government over the suspected hooch deaths in Sitamarhi and Gopalganj earlier this week. Jitan Ram Manjhi in Patna {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} “Why are you distributing death to Dalit people in instalments through spurious liquor? {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} On November 17, five people from three villages …

2 dead, 2 hospitalised in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Darbhanga
1 year, 2 months ago

2 dead, 2 hospitalised in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Darbhanga

Hindustan Times  

Two persons died while two others have been hospitalised in critical condition in a suspected hooch tragedy in Darbhanga district of Bihar, people familiar with the incident said on Tuesday. Five people had allegedly consumed country made liquor on Sunday in Maksudpur village within the jurisdiction of Hayaghat police station. Parwati Devi, daughter of Laltun Sahni, who was undergoing treatment …

2 die, 3 lose eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Muzaffarpur
1 year, 3 months ago

2 die, 3 lose eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

India Today  

Two people died while three others lost their eyesight in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, police said on Sunday. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the victims had consumed spurious liquor two to three days ago. In view of this, Dharmendra Ram, one of the victims who lost his eyesight, revealed that he had consumed adulterated alcohol …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ten persons die in north Tamil Nadu in two incidents of spurious liquor consumption
1 year, 7 months ago

Ten persons die in north Tamil Nadu in two incidents of spurious liquor consumption

The Hindu  

As many as 10 persons including three women have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts in north Tamil Nadu. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter here Six persons including a woman hailing from Ekkiyarkuppam near Marakkanam in Villupuram district died on Sunday. In …

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 …

Bihar hooch toll reaches 22 as 8 more die
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar hooch toll reaches 22 as 8 more die

Hindustan Times  

The toll in the hooch tragedy in Bihar’s East Champaran district jumped to 22 after eight more deaths were reported on Sunday from different health facilities even as the district administration suspended 11 police personnel in the aftermath of the incident, police said, adding, so far, 25 people have been arrested in this connection. The toll in the hooch tragedy …

8 more die in Bihar’s Champaran hooch tragedy; toll rises to 22
1 year, 8 months ago

8 more die in Bihar’s Champaran hooch tragedy; toll rises to 22

Hindustan Times  

The death toll in East Champaran’s suspected spurious liquor consumption cases climbed to 22 on Sunday with eight fresh casualties reported from different health facilities even as 11 police personnel were suspended in the aftermath of the incident. The Bihar police said that 12 to 13 people are under treatment after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in East Champaran. Confirming this, …

Bihar hooch tragedy | 20 held, huge cache of illicit liquor seized
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy | 20 held, huge cache of illicit liquor seized

The Hindu  

Police have arrested 20 people and seized huge quantities of spurious liquor from different villages in Bihar’s Motihari, even as the death toll in a suspected hooch tragedy climbed to 14, officials said on April 16. A statement issued by the East Champaran district administration said 20 people, “involved in illegal trade of liquor”, have been arrested following searches in …

14 killed after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s East Champaran
1 year, 8 months ago

14 killed after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s East Champaran

Hindustan Times  

Bettiah At least 14 people died and 10 others were reported to be critical after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in past 24 hours in Bihar’s East Champaran district, police said on Saturday even as chief minister Nitish Kumar called the incident “sad”. Confirming the incident, East Champaran superintendent of police Kantesh Kumar Mishra said: “At least 14 people allegedly died …

Punjab: 3 labourers die after consuming ethanol in Sunam
1 year, 8 months ago

Punjab: 3 labourers die after consuming ethanol in Sunam

Hindustan Times  

Three labourers died after consuming spurious liquor at Namol village in Sunam sub division of Sangrur district on Friday night. Cheema police station in-charge sub inspector Lakhveer Singh said the sarpanch of Namol village informed the police about the deaths at 8am on Saturday. The villagers claimed that the three, Gurmail Singh, Gurtej Singh and Chamkaur Singh, had been drinking …

After INLD MLA Raises Question, Haryana Minister Vij to Get Spurious Liquor Related Deaths Checked
1 year, 11 months 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 …

'Huge quantity of liquor' found in JD(U) leader's home, say cops. He says…
2 years ago

'Huge quantity of liquor' found in JD(U) leader's home, say cops. He says…

Hindustan Times  

Bihar Police said Tuesday they had recovered 'a huge quantity' of liquor from a house in Chhapra registered in the name of Janata Dal leader Kameshwar Singh and had taken two persons - tenants Saroj Mahto and his wife - into custody. The seizure also comes days after Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav said 108 cartons of liquor had …

Bihar hooch tragedy: 5 persons suspended after spurious liquor claimed over 70 lives
2 years ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: 5 persons suspended after spurious liquor claimed over 70 lives

Op India  

After at least 72 people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Chhapra, five persons including the Isuapur Police Station House Officer have been suspended. Saran Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar has suspended Isuapur Station House Officer Sanjay Ram, Chowkidar Hari Rai, Dafadar Krisha Singh and Chowkidar Ramnath Manjhi of Mashrakh police station with immediate effect on the charges …

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, …

Uttarakhand: 5 die in Haridwar after consuming liquor distributed by panchayat poll candidate
2 years, 3 months ago

Uttarakhand: 5 die in Haridwar after consuming liquor distributed by panchayat poll candidate

India TV News  

Uttarakhand : Five people died and several others were hospitalised in two villages here on Saturday allegedly after consuming liquor that was distributed by a panchayat poll candidate, police said. Three people -- Raju, Amarpal and Bhola -- died in Phoolgarh village and two others -- Manoj and Kaka -- died in Shivgarh village after consuming liquor, Senior Superintendent of …

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 …

Bihar hooch tragedy: Suspected spurious liquor kills 4 in Saran district
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: Suspected spurious liquor kills 4 in Saran district

India TV News  

Highlights 4 people killed, several others fell ill after they consumed suspected spurious liquor in Bihar The incident took place in Bhualpur village of Bihar's Saran district, said officials An official of Madhaura police station said that some others are critically ill Bihar hooch tragedy : Around four people were killed and several others fell ill after they consumed suspected …

6 dead, several lose eyesight after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Bihar
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Spurious liquor claims 36 lives in dry Gujarat
2 years, 4 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 …

Two Dead, One Hospitalised After Drinking Spurious Liquor in Patna
2 years, 5 months ago

Two Dead, One Hospitalised After Drinking Spurious Liquor in Patna

News 18  

At least two people have died and one has been hospitalised allegedly after drinking spurious liquor in Patna. The three friends bought liquor from a person in Alamganj area on Monday and drank it together, following which one of their bodies was found inside his house the next morning, while another person was taken to a hospital where doctors declared …

Man Fails to Get Intoxicated After Consuming Liquor, Lodges Complaint With Home Minister, Excise Dept
2 years, 7 months ago

Man Fails to Get Intoxicated After Consuming Liquor, Lodges Complaint With Home Minister, Excise Dept

News 18  

A middle-aged man in Ujjain town of Madhya Pradesh has approached the Home minister and excise department with a complaint against suspected spurious liquor. He not only sent a complaint to the Madhya Pradesh Home minister Narottam Mishra but also handed a letter to the officers of the excise department suspecting that the liquor he bought could be fake or …

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, 9 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 …

UP: 3 die, 10 hospitalised after consuming liquor bought from govt vend in Azamgarh
2 years, 10 months ago

UP: 3 die, 10 hospitalised after consuming liquor bought from govt vend in Azamgarh

India TV News  

Highlights Three officials and staff of the excise department have been suspended with immediate effect The incident took place on Sunday evening Bodies have been sent for a post-mortem examination and a probe is underway At least three people died and around 10 were hospitalised after they consumed countrymade liquor bought from a government vend in Azamgarh, an official said …

Five Die, Two Critical After Consuming Spurious Liquor in HP's Mandi; SIT Set Up
2 years, 11 months ago

Five Die, Two Critical After Consuming Spurious Liquor in HP's Mandi; SIT Set Up

News 18  

Five people have died and two are admitted to a hospital in a serious condition after they consumed spurious liquor in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, state DGP Sanjay Kundu stated in a press note issued in Shimla. A four-member special investigation team headed by DIG Madhu Sudan and Kangra Superintendent of Police Kushal Chand Sharma, Mandi SP Shalini Agnihotri and …

Madhya Pradesh: Three Dead After Drinking Spurious Liquor, Seven Cops Suspended
2 years, 11 months ago

Madhya Pradesh: Three Dead After Drinking Spurious Liquor, Seven Cops Suspended

News 18  

Three persons died after they allegedly consumed spurious liquor in Indurkhi village under Roun police station limits in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind, an official said on Monday. Later, another person identified as Chotu Singh, who also consumed the alleged spurious liquor died during treatment in Gwalior,” he said. Bhind superintendent of police Shailendra Singh Chouhan suspended Roun police station in charge …

4 die after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Nalanda, probe initiated
2 years, 11 months ago

4 die after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Nalanda, probe initiated

India Today  

Four people died allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Nalanda, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's home district. The family members of the deceased alleged that the deaths took place due to consumption of spurious liquor. Notably, during Diwali last year, more than three dozen people died due to drinking spurious liquor in West Champaran, Gopalganj, Samastipur and Muzaffarpur, after which …

Suspected Spurious Liquor Kills 2 in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur
3 years, 1 month 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 hooch tragedy | At least 30 dead in 3 days after consuming spurious liquor
3 years, 1 month 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 …

Bihar: Toll climbs to 33 in spurious liquor consumption cases in Gopalganj and West Champaran districts
3 years, 1 month ago

Bihar: Toll climbs to 33 in spurious liquor consumption cases in Gopalganj and West Champaran districts

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav blamed CM Nitish Kumar over the hooch deaths and accused those in his government, including a BJP minister, of being involved in sale of illicit liquor Patna/Bettiah/Gopalganj: The toll in the latest hooch tragedy in Bihar climbed to 33 on Friday, while arrests were made and errant officials punished in connection with sale of …

Consumption of Spurious Liquor Claims Lives of 29 People in Two Bihar Districts
3 years, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

Bihar hooch tragedy: Probe on; drive against alcohol after Chhath, says CM Nitish Kumar
3 years, 1 month ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: Probe on; drive against alcohol after Chhath, says CM Nitish Kumar

India Today  

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday, November 5, said that an investigation has been launched into the hooch tragedy, that has left several dead across the state. ALLEGED HOOCH DEATHS OVER LAST 15 DAYS Over the last 15 days, more than 40 people have allegedly died due to consumption of spurious liquor across different districts of Bihar. Muzaffarpur On …

24 dead in two Bihar districts after consuming suspected spurious liquor
3 years, 1 month ago

24 dead in two Bihar districts after consuming suspected spurious liquor

India Today  

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 …

24 dead in two Bihar districts after consuming suspected spurious liquor
3 years, 1 month ago

24 dead in two Bihar districts after consuming suspected spurious liquor

The Hindu  

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 November 4 after allegedly consuming hooch in Telhua village at Bettiah, the headquarters of West Champaran district, while the toll in …

Spurious Liquor Claims 3 More Lives in Bihar After Last Week’s Tragedy, 70 Hooch Deaths This Year
3 years, 1 month 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 …

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