Toxic moonshine kills 53 people in India and leaves dozens seriously ill
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Toxic moonshine kills 53 people in India and leaves dozens seriously ill

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 53 people have died and 20 are in critical condition after drinking illegally brewed liquor in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Mr Stalin said at least 164 people took ill after consuming illicit liquor but locals suspect the number could be higher as deaths in the neighbouring villages went unreported. The Madras High Court pulled up the state government for failing to take action against hooch sales despite over 20 people dying from consuming illicit liquor in 2023. In the wake of the deaths in Kallakurichi, police arrested nine people suspected of selling illegal liquor in the neighbouring district of Salem and seized a total of 13,256 litres of alcohol.

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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 …

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, …

Kallakurichi liquor tragedy: Death toll rises to 53; ruckus in Tamil Nadu assembly
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kallakurichi liquor tragedy: Death toll rises to 53; ruckus in Tamil Nadu assembly

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu officials reported on Saturday that the death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy increased from 50 to 53. At least 30 people passed away at Government Kallakurichi Medical College Hospital, 17 at Salem's Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College Hospital, four at Government Villupuram Medical College Hospital and three at Puducherry's Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research. …

Death toll from India tainted liquor tragedy ris
6 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Bihar: 14 die after consuming illicit liquor in Motihari district; CM reacts
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar: 14 die after consuming illicit liquor in Motihari district; CM reacts

India TV News  

At least 14 people have died after consuming illicit liquor in Turkaulia police station area of ​​Motihari, Bihar. Just a few days ago, the state government and the opposition BJP on Friday crossed swords over reports that NHRC has indicted the state for the hooch tragedy in Saran district last year, which claimed close to 40 lives. According to reports …

Uttarakhand: 5 die in Haridwar after consuming liquor distributed by panchayat poll candidate
2 years, 4 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 …

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 a dry state, but over 845 people died in last 15 years: AAP on hooch tragedy
2 years, 5 months ago

Gujarat a dry state, but over 845 people died in last 15 years: AAP on hooch tragedy

India Today  

As soon as the death toll in the Gujarat hooch tragedy rose to 28, the Aam Aadmi Party said that even when liquor has been banned in the state, over 845 people have lost their lives in the past 15 years. -@Saurabh_MLAgk pic.twitter.com/rND52tMANG — AAP July 26, 2022 Attacking the government, Bhardwaj said that some people want the business of …

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 …

5 Dead, 3 Fall Sick in Bihar After Consuming Intoxicant
2 years, 11 months ago

5 Dead, 3 Fall Sick in Bihar After Consuming Intoxicant

News 18  

Five people died on Friday at a village in dry Bihar after consuming what the district administration called “a white chemical” though the locals alleged it was liquor. Eight people fell ill within hours of consuming an intoxicant late on Thursday, said District Magistrate, Buxar, Aman Samir. Residents of the village, however, claimed that the deceased and their surviving friends …

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 …

24 dead in two Bihar districts after consuming suspected spurious liquor
3 years, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

Eight die in Agra after consuming spurious liquor, administration rules out poisoning
3 years, 4 months ago

Eight die in Agra after consuming spurious liquor, administration rules out poisoning

India Today  

Eight people died in Dauki and Deori villages of Agra in the last 48 hours after allegedly consuming spurious liquor. Sources in the excise department said police had sealed four liquor shops in Kaulara Kala village and Nagla Bhola village. Villagers said the illegal sale of liquor was rampant in their villages and there was hardly any police action against …

Five Dead in 15 Days After Consuming Spurious Liquor Mixed With Methanol in MP's Indore
3 years, 5 months ago

Five Dead in 15 Days After Consuming Spurious Liquor Mixed With Methanol in MP's Indore

News 18  

Five people died after consuming spurious liquor laced with methanol in Madhya Pradesh's Indore in the last 15 days as per their viscera reports, a police officer said on Saturday. "Five people have died after drinking liquor in two different bars in the city in a fortnight. Traces of poisonous methyl alcohol have been found in their viscera samples as …

Bihar: 16 die mysteriously in West Champaran, officials probing 'alcohol poisoning' angle
3 years, 5 months ago

Bihar: 16 die mysteriously in West Champaran, officials probing 'alcohol poisoning' angle

India Today  

At least 16 people have mysteriously died within 48 hours in Bihar's West Champaran district in what is being suspected as a hooch tragedy. Lalu Yadav questions ‘good governance’ The incident elicited a vehement response from the opposition RJD, with party president and former chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav slamming the Nitish Kumar government. Taking to Twitter, RJD supremo Lalu …

Four Dead After Inhaling Toxic Gas While Manufacturing Illicit Liquor in UP's Moradabad
3 years, 6 months ago

Four Dead After Inhaling Toxic Gas While Manufacturing Illicit Liquor in UP's Moradabad

News 18  

Four people died after inhaling toxic gas while manufacturing illicit liquor in UP’s Moradabad. As per information, the four people died after inhaling toxic gases while they were manufacturing liquor in the basement of a house. The incident was reported from Rajpur Kesariya village under Dilari police station in Moradabad where one Rajendra Singh, his two sons and one labour …

Seven people die after consuming spurious liquor in Rajasthan's Bharatpur, five still critical
3 years, 11 months ago

Seven people die after consuming spurious liquor in Rajasthan's Bharatpur, five still critical

Firstpost  

Jaipur: Three more people, taken ill after consuming spurious liquor in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district and undergoing treatment there at a hospital, died on Thursday, raising the death toll in the hooch tragedy to seven, police said. Five others undergoing treatment are in critical condition, they said, adding three persons have been arrested in the case. Seven persons have died so …

17 people killed after consuming poisonous liquor in Nepal
4 years, 9 months ago

17 people killed after consuming poisonous liquor in Nepal

India TV News  

At least 17 people have died after consuming toxic homemade liquor in southern Nepal, police said. The victims consumed the toxic homemade liquor during the Holi celebrations on March 10 in Dhanusha of southern Nepal. According to the Dhanusha district police office, 13 people died in Chhireshwornath Municipality and the rest in Musahari of Janakpurdham Municipality-7. The deceased consumed excessive …

Hooch tragedy claims 150 lives in Assam; Golaghat worst affected region as mass alcohol poisoning grips North East after UP, Bihar
5 years, 10 months ago

Hooch tragedy claims 150 lives in Assam; Golaghat worst affected region as mass alcohol poisoning grips North East after UP, Bihar

Firstpost  

Hundreds of mainly poor people die each year in India from tainted liquor, which normally costs just a few US cents a bottle. Cheap, locally made booze is common in rural parts and bootleggers often add methanol — a highly toxic form of alcohol sometimes used as an antifreeze — to their product to increase its strength. At least 58 …

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 102; state government cracks down on illicit liquor amid protests
5 years, 10 months ago

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 102; state government cracks down on illicit liquor amid protests

Firstpost  

The toll in the Assam hooch tragedy has been rising with every passing hour, with over 400 still admitted in hospitals. In one of the biggest hooch tragedies that the country has seen, 102 people have died till 7 p.m on Saturday in Assam after consuming illicit liquor, as revealed by the government. Following the incident, the police have begun …

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 …

Bootlegged liquor kills 42 in Assam
5 years, 10 months ago

Bootlegged liquor kills 42 in Assam

Hindustan Times  

At least 42 people died of suspected alcohol poisoning at a tea estate in Assam’s Golaghat district since Thursday, officials said on Friday, fearing the number of deaths will rise because 70 more were in hospitals after they consumed locally brewed liquor. The deaths, which include 15 women and 17 men, come less than a fortnight after around 100 people …

India hooch crisis: More than 100 dead after drinking homemade alcohol
5 years, 10 months ago

India hooch crisis: More than 100 dead after drinking homemade alcohol

The Independent  

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Bootleg Liquor Kills 100 In India's Worst Outbreak In Years
5 years, 10 months ago

Bootleg Liquor Kills 100 In India's Worst Outbreak In Years

NPR  

Bootleg Liquor Kills 100 In India's Worst Outbreak In Years Enlarge this image toggle caption AFP/Getty Images AFP/Getty Images Bootleg liquor is being blamed for more than 100 deaths in northern India, after alcohol poisoning sickened people in two states. Sponsor Message Police have arrested four suspects linked to the deadly batches of illegal liquor, according to Reuters, citing senior …

Adulterated liquor deaths in UP, Uttarakhand: Toll mounts as police crack down illegal dens
5 years, 11 months ago

Adulterated liquor deaths in UP, Uttarakhand: Toll mounts as police crack down illegal dens

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand Police have begun a massive scale crackdown on the illegal dens of spurious liquor even as the toll from the hooch tragedy continued to mount across the two states. Image Source : PTI Saharnapur: Victims undergo treatment on being poisoned after consuming a spurious liquor, at a hospital According to official figures, 25 of the victims …

Uttar Pradesh: 14 dead in hooch tragedies in Saharanpur, Kushinagar; CM Yogi Adityanath orders crackdown
5 years, 11 months ago

Uttar Pradesh: 14 dead in hooch tragedies in Saharanpur, Kushinagar; CM Yogi Adityanath orders crackdown

India TV News  

At least 14 people have died in hooch tragedies in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur and Kushinagar, following which Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a crackdown on the illicit liquor mafia in the state. According to Additional Chief Secretary Avaneesh Awasthi, nine deaths had been reported from Ataryasujan village in Kushinagar and five from Umahi village in Saharanpur. Meanwhile, Yogi Adityanath …

23 people dead after drinking spurious booze, death toll could go up
5 years, 11 months ago

23 people dead after drinking spurious booze, death toll could go up

India Today  

At least 23 people died on Friday after consuming spurious liquor in areas located at Uttarakhand-Uttar Pradesh border with 10 others being hospitalized, police sources said, adding the death toll could go up. Over a dozen officials of the state excise department in Haridwar district have been suspended following the incident, Pant said. While 14 people died in Haridwar district …

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