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 questions were raised about the prohibition law in Bihar. After the incident, Nitish Kumar did a comprehensive review of the prohibition law and directed the police administration to strictly enforce prohibition laws and to take action against the liquor mafia and smugglers.

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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 …

Bihar's Alcohol Crisis: A Grim Grip on the State
2 months, 1 week ago

Bihar's Alcohol Crisis: A Grim Grip on the State

ABP News  

A devastating hooch crisis has unfolded in Bihar, with the death toll rising to alarming numbers. The tragedy has sparked outrage and protests, demanding accountability from the government. The Bihar government, which has imposed a complete ban on alcohol since 2016, is facing increasing pressure from opposition parties to address the illicit liquor trade that has led to these deaths. …

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, …

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: 4 die after drinking spurious liquor in Sangrur, probe ordered
9 months ago

Punjab: 4 die after drinking spurious liquor in Sangrur, probe ordered

Hindustan Times  

Four people died on Tuesday night after consuming spurious liquor at Gujran village in Dirba block of Punjab’s Sangrur district. Four people died on Tuesday night after consuming spurious liquor in Dirba block of Punjab’s Sangrur district. Sangrur senior superintendent of police Sartaj Singh said two residents of Gujran village had been arrested and booked for murder under Section 302 …

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 …

‘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 “Why are you distributing death to Dalit people in instalments through spurious liquor? Why don’t you ask people to stand in a queue and kill them like General Dyer …

Illegal vends, gangster funds & doorstep delivery: How hooch business thrives in Yamunanagar
1 year, 1 month ago

Illegal vends, gangster funds & doorstep delivery: How hooch business thrives in Yamunanagar

Hindustan Times  

Booze supplied via illegal makeshift outlets, with contractors getting funding from gangsters and doorstep delivery– this is how the liquor mafia operates and thrives in the industrial town of Yamunanagar. The gangster angle Punia further disclosed that gangster Shamsher Singh, alias Monu Rana, a resident of Thambar village and currently lodged in a Haryana Jail, was also funding the liquor …

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 …

Bihar: Case filed against CM Nitish Kumar over 243 deaths in hooch tragedies despite liquor ban
1 year, 3 months ago

Bihar: Case filed against CM Nitish Kumar over 243 deaths in hooch tragedies despite liquor ban

India TV News  

A case has been filed against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish in the Chief Judicial Magistrate's court in Muzaffarpur over the death of 243 people in hooch tragedies. Court approved the complaint A complaint of culpable homicide has been filed by advocate Sushil Kumar Singh for the death of 243 people due to consumption of spurious liquor in Bihar. Bihar government …

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 …

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 …

Why Nitish declared compensation for all hooch deaths since prohibition in Bihar
1 year, 8 months ago

Why Nitish declared compensation for all hooch deaths since prohibition in Bihar

India Today  

In politics and administration, the touchstone of leadership is compassion, and it is precisely this quality that Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar displayed when he, last week, announced Rs 4 lakh as ex gratia for the families of those who died after consuming spurious liquor in the state. Though the chief minister declared the compensation shortly after reports poured in …

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 in suspected Bihar hooch tragedy
1 year, 8 months ago

14 killed in suspected Bihar hooch tragedy

Hindustan Times  

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 after …

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 …

6 killed, 8 taken ill in hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Champaran: Police
1 year, 8 months ago

6 killed, 8 taken ill in hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Champaran: Police

Hindustan Times  

At least six people died and eight others were taken ill in Bihar’s East Champaran district after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in the past 24 hours, police said on Saturday adding that seven people have been arrested in a special drive and necessary legal actions are being taken. The Bihar police said eight people, who were taken ill, are undergoing …

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 …

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 …

Bihar woman, 24, went back home to Madhepura to prep for wedding, shot dead
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar woman, 24, went back home to Madhepura to prep for wedding, shot dead

Hindustan Times  

A 24 -year-old woman working in a private company in Delhi, who went home in Bihar’s Madhepura district to prepare for her weeding in May this year, was shot dead in her house on Sunday, allegedly after an argument with her father over money to buy liquor, police said. The mother of the deceased said that there was an argument …

Bihar: Liquor smuggler killed in gun fight, his 3 associates held, says police
1 year, 9 months ago

Bihar: Liquor smuggler killed in gun fight, his 3 associates held, says police

Hindustan Times  

A liquor smuggler, wanted in at least five cases, was killed in an exchange of fire between the police and the liquor traders at the Boothnagra village bordering areas of Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur districts in Bihar, police said. An exchange of fire took place between the police and the liquor traders at the Boothnagra village The incident took place around …

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’s prohibition policy is not working
2 years ago

Bihar’s prohibition policy is not working

The Hindu  

The latest hooch tragedy in Bihar has put Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on the backfoot. With the death toll rising to 38 and with several people losing their vision and becoming critically ill, the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has appealed to Mr. Kumar to reconsider the government’s prohibition policy and pay compensation to the family members of those who died. …

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 …

The high cost of spurious liquor
2 years ago

The high cost of spurious liquor

Hindustan Times  

The worst poisonous alcohol-related tragedy in Bihar since the imposition of prohibition appears to have forced the government on the backfoot, with aggressive responses by chief minister Nitish Kumar to legitimate questions about what his administration was doing to track the sale of spurious liquor and how it was available so widely in a state where all sale and consumption …

Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll mounts to 72; IPS Rajwinder Singh Bhatti appointed as new DGP
2 years ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll mounts to 72; IPS Rajwinder Singh Bhatti appointed as new DGP

India TV News  

Bihar hooch tragedy : The number of people dying due to the consumption of spurious liquor in Bihar's Saran district has been soaring on a daily basis. Earlier in the day, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said it was 'shameful' of the Bihar deputy chief minister to compare deaths due to spurious liquor in his state to other hooch tragedies …

Bihar hooch tragedy; Nitish Kumar insists kin of victims won’t get any government aid
2 years ago

Bihar hooch tragedy; Nitish Kumar insists kin of victims won’t get any government aid

The Hindu  

Asserting that prohibition will continue in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that “no compensation will be given to people who die after drinking spurious liquor”. Mr. Kishor, who is currently undertaking a Jan Suraaj Yatra across Bihar said, “People around Mr. Kumar drink liquor and he should rollback the prohibition police in 48 hours.” ‘No sympathy’ However, …

Death toll in Chhapra Hooch Tragedy soars to 50: Report
2 years ago

Death toll in Chhapra Hooch Tragedy soars to 50: Report

Hindustan Times  

The toll of dead in Bihar's Chhapra Hooch tragedy has soared to 50, with 11 more people succumbing after consuming spurious liquor in Saran district. Masrakh Station House Officer Ritesh Mishra and Constable Vikesh Tiwari were suspended immediately after the Tuesday night tragedy on the recommendation of Marhaura Sub-Divisional Police Officer, Yogendra Kumar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, when questioned regarding …

Bihar's Bahrauli mourns 11 lives lost in Chappra hooch tragedy
2 years ago

Bihar's Bahrauli mourns 11 lives lost in Chappra hooch tragedy

India Today  

Bahrauli in Bihar's Chhapra district is in a state of mourning after 11 people from the village lost their lives in a hooch tragedy, which has claimed 40 lives so far. Rupesh Kumar Sah, one of the deceased in the hooch tragedy, returned from Surat in Gujarat on Diwali and extended his leave for the marriage of his sister-in-law. Family …

BJP MPs say Nitish Kumar should reconsider Bihar prohibition policy
2 years ago

BJP MPs say Nitish Kumar should reconsider Bihar prohibition policy

The Hindu  

Union Minister Giriraj Singh and Bihar BJP MPs in New Delhi have raised the demand that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar take a second look at the State’s prohibition policy. Personal prestige Pataliputra MP and former Union Minister Ram Kripal Yadav echoed Mr. Singh’s view and said Mr. Kumar should not make prohibition a matter of personal prestige. He also …

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, …

Two Die After Consuming Liquor Laced with Poisonous Substance in Guj; Rahul Gandhi Taunts BJP with 'Gujarat Model' Jibe
2 years ago

Two Die After Consuming Liquor Laced with Poisonous Substance in Guj; Rahul Gandhi Taunts BJP with 'Gujarat Model' Jibe

News 18  

Two persons died after consuming liquor mixed with a poisonous liquid in Gujarat’s Junagadh district, police said on Tuesday but ruled out hooch as the cause. Two autorickshaw drivers Rafiq Dhodhari and Bharat Pidhadiya died shortly after consuming a ”suspicious liquid” between 7.30 pm and 8.30 pm on Monday in the city’s Gandhi Chowk area, Additional DGP Rajkumar Pandian said. …

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 …

Seven die in yet another hooch tragedy in dry Bihar
2 years, 4 months ago

Seven die in yet another hooch tragedy in dry Bihar

India TV News  

Highlights At least seven people have died and 15 others fallen ill Among the seriously ill, more than 10 people have suffered loss of vision Local residents said consumption of intoxicants like cannabis has been a custom for the festival Bihar hooch tragedy: At least seven people have died and 15 others fallen ill, some of them losing their eyesight, …

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 …

Spurious alcohol suspected to have killed 14 in Bihar during Holi despite govt efforts
2 years, 9 months ago

Spurious alcohol suspected to have killed 14 in Bihar during Holi despite govt efforts

India Today  

At least 14 people lost their lives after allegedly consuming spurious liquor during Holi celebrations in Bihar’s Banka, Bhagalpur and Madhepura districts. The deaths are said to have occurred even after the Bihar government's continuous efforts to crack down on the liquor mafia and destroy illegal liquor manufacturing units. In Banka district, seven people died under mysterious circumstances in the …

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 …

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