Punjab hooch tragedy: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal demands CBI probe
4 years, 4 months ago

Punjab hooch tragedy: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal demands CBI probe

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday demanded a CBI probe into the Punjab hooch tragedy which has claimed 86 lives so far. Kejriwal, whose Aam Aadmi Party is in the Opposition in the state, claimed that none of the cases pertaining to illicit liquor in the last few months have been solved by the local police. "The case should be handed over to CBI immediately as none of the illicit liquor cases from the last few months have been solved by local police," he said. On Saturday, the death toll in the Punjab hooch tragedy rose to 86 with 48 more people reported dead after drinking spurious liquor, prompting the state government to suspend seven excise and six police officials.

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Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy
1 month ago

Madras High Court Orders CBI Probe Into Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation to conduct a probe into the Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy that claimed the lives of around 67 persons after consuming illicit arrack. It was contended that hooch tragedy incidents were not new to the state and that the entire system of Tamil Nadu including the police, revenue authorities, etc had …

Hooch tragedies repeat but no lessons learnt
6 months ago

Hooch tragedies repeat but no lessons learnt

New Indian Express  

About a year after 22 people lost their lives consuming hooch spiked with poisonous methanol in Tamil Nadu, another 56 people have died in the state from imbibing a similarly toxic brew. While the state government has announced solatium for the kin of deceased and financial aid for children who lost their parents, this is only the barest minimum it …

Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy: Death toll keeps rising in Kallakurichi, 53 dead now
6 months ago

Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy: Death toll keeps rising in Kallakurichi, 53 dead now

Op India  

The death toll in the Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy has risen from 50 to 53, officials said on Saturday. Kallakurichi District Collector MS Prasanth said that out of the total 193 patients, who consumed illicit liquor, 140 are currently safe. Meanwhile, in the wake of the deaths in Kallakurichi in Tamil Nadu, 250 litres of illicit liquor were seized and disposed …

Death count in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 53, confirms District Collector
6 months ago

Death count in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 53, confirms District Collector

India TV News  

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Fifty-three people belonging to Kallakurichi district have died following consumption of 'methanol mixed arrack,' District Collector MS Prashanth confirmed on Saturday. Also, the CM said the state Home Secretary and Director General of Police will submit a report on the hooch tragedy following inspection. BJP demands CBI probe However, the BJP has attacked the rulling DMK in …

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Madras High Court to hear on June 21 a plea for CBI probe
6 months ago

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Madras High Court to hear on June 21 a plea for CBI probe

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday agreed to hear on Friday a public interest litgation petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that had so far claimed over 30 lives and left many others hospitalised. Since Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan is sitting at the Madurai Bench of the High Court this week, a …

Punjab hooch tragedy: Akali Dal chief meets families of victims in Sangrur
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Punjab hooch tragedy: Akali Dal chief meets families of victims in Sangrur

The Hindu  

Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded a compensation of ₹20 lakh and a government job for each of them Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday met the families of the Sangrur hooch tragedy victims and demanded a compensation of ₹20 lakh and a government job for each of them. Mr. Badal visited Gujran and Dhandoli Khurd villages and expressed …

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: Toll in Sangrur hooch tragedy rises to 20, SIT formed
9 months ago

Punjab: Toll in Sangrur hooch tragedy rises to 20, SIT formed

Hindustan Times  

The death toll due to the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Sangrur district climbed to 20 with six more people succumbing, officials said on Saturday. The death toll due to the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Sangrur district climbed to 20 with six more people succumbing on Saturday. Patiala range deputy inspector general Harcharan Bhullar, Sangrur …

Punjab hooch tragedy: Death toll climbs to 20; EC seeks report from chief secretary, DGP
9 months ago

Punjab hooch tragedy: Death toll climbs to 20; EC seeks report from chief secretary, DGP

The Hindu  

With the death toll climbing to 20 over the past five days, allegedly after the consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Sangrur, home district of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Election Commission of India on March 23 sought an immediate report from the Aam Aadmi Party government into the tragedy, even as the State government faced severe criticism from Opposition …

Punjab: Death count rises to 20 in Sangrur spurious liquor case, SIT formed
9 months ago

Punjab: Death count rises to 20 in Sangrur spurious liquor case, SIT formed

India TV News  

Punjab news: The death toll due to the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district has climbed to twenty, with six more persons succumbing, officials today said. Deputy Inspector General Harcharan Bhullar, Senior Superintendent of Police, Sangrur, Sartaj Chahal, and Additional Commissioner Naresh Dubey will be part of the SIT. The police had earlier recovered 200 litres of …

‘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 …

Bihar hooch tragedy | Toll reaches 27, police arrest 174 people
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy | Toll reaches 27, police arrest 174 people

The Hindu  

The death toll in a suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar's East Champaran district rose to 27 on April 18 with one more person losing his life after consuming the spurious liquor in Motihari, police said. The police have so far registered five cases and arrested 174 people as part of the investigation into the matter," said a statement issued by …

Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll mounts to 27 as one more dies
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll mounts to 27 as one more dies

Hindustan Times  

The death toll in a suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar's East Champaran district rose to 27 on Tuesday with one more person losing his life after consuming the spurious liquor in Motihari, police said. Huge quantities of spurious liquor and other related chemicals have been seized during searches at more than 600 places in different parts of Motihari since April …

Bihar hooch tragedy | Toll rises to 26; five SHOs suspended for dereliction of duty
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy | Toll rises to 26; five SHOs suspended for dereliction of duty

The Hindu  

The death toll in a suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s East Champaran district rose to 26 on April 17 with four more people losing their lives after consuming the spurious liquor in Motihari, SP Kantesh Kumar Mishra said. Disciplinary actions were taken against 11 police personnel, including nine chowkidars, on Sunday, he said, adding that the district police have so …

Bihar hooch tragedy: Police files charge sheet against 15 accused
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: Police files charge sheet against 15 accused

Hindustan Times  

The Siwan police in Bihar on Wednesday filed a charge sheet against 15 people arrested in the January 2023 hooch tragedy case, which claimed eight lives at Bala village of Bhopatpur panchayat of Maharaajganj sub-division. Over 70 were killed in December last year after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Saran district in Chapra The charge sheet has named 15 persons—Dipak …

'Our official figure...': Bihar govt on hooch tragedy death toll
2 years ago

'Our official figure...': Bihar govt on hooch tragedy death toll

Hindustan Times  

Bihar excise minister Sunil Kumar said Monday 38 people had died - the 'official' death toll - in the hooch tragedy that has rocked the state since December 14. Representational image Former Bihar deputy chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushil Modi has claimed the actual death toll is over 100 and that many of the families are afraid …

Bihar hooch tragedy: SIT arrests liquor smuggler as death toll reaches 70
2 years ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: SIT arrests liquor smuggler as death toll reaches 70

India Today  

As the death toll in the Bihar hooch tragedy reached 70, the Special Investigation Team arrested a liquor smuggler in connection with the case in the Saran district and also recovered Rs 2.17 lakh in cash. Though the accused is not named in two FIRs lodged at Mashrakh and Ishuapur police stations in connection with the deaths due to the …

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: Slugfest over compensation, on-spot inquiry as death toll reaches 70 | Key points
2 years ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: Slugfest over compensation, on-spot inquiry as death toll reaches 70 | Key points

India Today  

The death toll in the Hooch tragedy in Saran district in Bihar has risen to 70 which is the highest in the last six years. BIHAR HOOCH TRAGEDY: WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR The death toll in Bihar’s Chhapra due to the consumption of spurious liquor, which was initially reported on Wednesday, has mounted to 70. While the sale and …

Hooch tragedy: Eight more die in two other Bihar districts
2 years ago

Hooch tragedy: Eight more die in two other Bihar districts

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of the hooch tragedy in dry Bihar that left 30 people dead in Saran district, eight more died allegedly after consuming some spurious liquor in two other districts, officials said on Saturday. About the six deaths in Bhagwanpur division of Siwan district since Thursday, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sanjay Kumar said the administration has initiated an investigation. Saran …

Bihar hooch tragedy: SIT arrests liquor mafia Anil Singh, 271 others under 'Operation Clean'
2 years ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: SIT arrests liquor mafia Anil Singh, 271 others under 'Operation Clean'

India TV News  

Bihar hooch tragedy : A special investigation team arrested liquor mafia, Anil Singh on Saturday in relation to the Bihar hooch tragedy that had claimed the lives of more than 70 people. Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Friday said that action is being taken where incidents of consumption of liquor are being reported in the state and alleged …

Death toll in Chhapra hooch tragedy reaches 50, BJP in loggerheads with Nitish govt in Bihar
2 years ago

Death toll in Chhapra hooch tragedy reaches 50, BJP in loggerheads with Nitish govt in Bihar

Op India  

The toll of dead in Bihar’s Chhapra Hooch tragedy has soared to 50, with 11 more people succumbing after consuming spurious liquor in the 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 …

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 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, …

Bihar hooch tragedy: 2 dead, 4 lose eyesight after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Saran
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: 2 dead, 4 lose eyesight after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Saran

India TV News  

Highlights The victims had gone for a liquor party after winding up their work on Monday evening Wife of one victim said he vomited soon after returning home and his health deteriorated He was pronounced dead by the doctor after he was taken to a hospital Bihar hooch tragedy: At least two persons died, while four others fell critically ill …

Death toll reaches 42 in Gujarat hooch tragedy
2 years, 4 months ago

Death toll reaches 42 in Gujarat hooch tragedy

The Hindu  

Death toll in the Gujarat hooch tragedy climbed to 42, even as 97 people are still under treatment in various hospitals in Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad. On Wednesday evening, Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi told media persons in Gandhinagar that the trial will be conducted in a fast track court and the accused would be chargesheeted within 10 …

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 …

Gujarat Hooch Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs to 42, 15 Held So Far; Trial to be Held in Fast Track Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat Hooch Tragedy: Death Toll Climbs to 42, 15 Held So Far; Trial to be Held in Fast Track Court

News 18  

The death toll due to the consumption of spurious liquor in Gujarat’s Botad district has reached 42, a state minister said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference in Gandhinagar, Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi also said the police will file a charge sheet in the case in 10 days and the trial will be held in a fast …

Gujarat hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 38 in spurious liquor incident
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 38 in spurious liquor incident

Live Mint  

At least 10 more people have died in Gujarat's Botad district after having drunk spurious liquor, taking the death toll to 38, state officials said on Wednesday. The liquor tragedy in Gujarat came to light on early Monday morning when some people living in Rojid village in Botad and other surrounding villages were referred to government hospitals in Barvala area …

Gujarat hooch tragedy: How small 'potli' of spurious liquor worth Rs 40 killed 37
2 years, 4 months ago

Gujarat hooch tragedy: How small 'potli' of spurious liquor worth Rs 40 killed 37

India Today  

The death toll in the Gujarat hooch tragedy climbed to 37, as more people succumbed after consuming spurious liquor in Botad district. Police investigation revealed that bootleggers sold hooch made with highly poisonous methyl alcohol to the locals in Rojid village and nearby areas. According to police officials, small-time bootleggers in Botad made hooch by mixing methyl alcohol with water, …

Opinion | Gujarat toxic hooch tragedy: Who did it?
2 years, 4 months ago

Opinion | Gujarat toxic hooch tragedy: Who did it?

India TV News  

The death toll in the toxic liquor tragedy in Gujarat reached 40 on Wednesday, with seven more persons succumbing during the last 12 hours. He found that 600 litres of methyl alcohol or methanol, a toxic industrial solvent used in factories, were stolen from an Ahmedabad godown by a guard Jayesh alias Raju and sold to his cousin Sanjay for …

Death Toll in Hooch Tragedy Reaches 13 in Bihar's Aurangabad, Many Battle for Lives During Treatment
2 years, 6 months ago

Death Toll in Hooch Tragedy Reaches 13 in Bihar's Aurangabad, Many Battle for Lives During Treatment

News 18  

The death toll in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Aurangabad district has reached 13 while many others are battling for their lives in hospitals. Earlier, the Aurangabad police had claimed five persons including three from Khiriyawa village and two from Raniganj village under Madanpur police station were killed due to “poisonous” liquor between Saturday and Tuesday. The deceased were identified …

Five die in another suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar
2 years, 11 months ago

Five die in another suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar

India Today  

At least five people have died in Bihar’s Saran district in what appears to be yet another case of suspected hooch tragedy in the dry state, officials said on Friday. He said raids conducted jointly by police and excise department in the two blocks have unearthed illicit liquor trade, and vowed stern action against all accused. The incident comes less …

Bihar hooch tragedy: About 40 dead in several districts since Diwali
3 years, 1 month ago

Bihar hooch tragedy: About 40 dead in several districts since Diwali

Firstpost  

The latest deaths have been recorded in Samastipur district. Earlier, at least 33 people died in Gopalganj and West Champaran districts upon consuming spurious liquor. Samastipur/Patna: Four more deaths, caused by illicit liquor consumption, were on Saturday reported in dry Bihar, where hooch has claimed close to 40 lives in different districts since Diwali. Meanwhile, a group of young Congress …

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 …

Hooch Tragedies In Uttar Pradesh: Allahabad High Court Seeks Reply On Plea For CBI Enquiry Against Police & Excise Department
3 years, 5 months ago

Hooch Tragedies In Uttar Pradesh: Allahabad High Court Seeks Reply On Plea For CBI Enquiry Against Police & Excise Department

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has issued notice on a petition seeking CBI/ NIA enquiry against Police and Excise department of the UP Government in wake of recent hooch tragedy in Aligarh, that allegedly claimed over 50 lives. A Division Bench of ACJ Munishwar Nath Bhandari and Justice Ravi Nath Tilhari has granted two weeks' time to the Standing counsel to …

UP CM Orders Reinvestigation Into All Big Hooch Tragedies In The Last 15 Years
3 years, 6 months ago

UP CM Orders Reinvestigation Into All Big Hooch Tragedies In The Last 15 Years

News 18  

In wake of the hooch tragedy in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered a reinvestigation of all major cases related to adulterated liquor deaths in the last 15 years to ensure that no offender was let off the hook. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, the Chief Minister has directed all the district magistrates and superintendents of …

Aligarh Hooch tragedy: SSP Kalanidhi Naithani arrests accused carrying Rs 25,000 bounty
3 years, 6 months ago

Aligarh Hooch tragedy: SSP Kalanidhi Naithani arrests accused carrying Rs 25,000 bounty

India TV News  

A police team led by Aligarh SSP Kalanidhi Naithani has arrested one Neeraj Chaudhary, contractor Choub Singh and Banwari Lal who were involved in dealing of adulterated liquor in Aligarh Hooch tragedy. Of those arrested, Neeraj Chaudhary and Munish Sharma were carrying a reward of 25,000 while one Vipin Yadav had a bountry of Rs 50,000. At least 22 died …

Death Toll Rises to 36 in Aligarh Hooch Tragedy
3 years, 6 months ago

Death Toll Rises to 36 in Aligarh Hooch Tragedy

News 18  

The toll in the Aligarh hooch tragedy climbed to 36 on Monday with 11 more deaths being confirmed by the district authorities amid apprehension that it may rise further. Viscera samples of 35 other people, who are suspected to have died after consuming spurious liquor, have been sent for examination to confirm the cause of death, Chief Medical Officer Dr …

Aligarh hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 22
3 years, 6 months ago

Aligarh hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 22

Hindustan Times  

The death toll in the Aligarh hooch tragedy rose to 22 on Saturday while 12 more people were being treated at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital, AMU, and the Malkhan Singh District Hospital after they drank spurious liquor bought from two government-authorised alcohol shops in at least three villages, district magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh said on Saturday. Family members mourn …

Aligarh hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 22, more still critical
3 years, 6 months ago

Aligarh hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 22, more still critical

India TV News  

The death toll in the Aligarh hooch tragedy went up to 22 on Saturday, while 28 more people are still in critical condition, an official said here. Seven people have died since Friday night, he said and added that the condition of 28 people undergoing treatment at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Hospital, AMU, and the Malkhan Singh District Hospital …

4 Dead, 6 in Hospital After Drinking Spurious Liquor in Rajasthan's Bhilwara
3 years, 10 months ago

4 Dead, 6 in Hospital After Drinking Spurious Liquor in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

News 18  

Four people died and six were admitted to a hospital after consuming spurious liquor in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district, police said. The government has suspended 12 officials, including the in charge of the police station concerned and the district excise officer, and ordered the divisional commissioner to submit a report in 15 days. Preliminary investigation revealed that 10 people had consumed …

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 …

Hooch Tragedy Kills 20 in MP's Morena, CM Orders Removal of District Collector, SP
3 years, 11 months ago

Hooch Tragedy Kills 20 in MP's Morena, CM Orders Removal of District Collector, SP

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordered removal of the district collector and Superintendent of Police of Morena district on Wednesday in connection to hooch tragedy which has resulted in the death of 20 people. As of Tuesday night, 16 people had died after consuming illicit liquor while four others who were recuperating in hospital succumbed early morning on …

Punjab Hooch Tragedy: SAD to Hold Symbolic Protest Outside Sonia Gandhi's House, Demands Probe
4 years, 4 months ago

Punjab Hooch Tragedy: SAD to Hold Symbolic Protest Outside Sonia Gandhi's House, Demands Probe

News 18  

The SAD on Saturday took out a protest march here against the Congress-led Punjab government over the hooch tragedy which has claimed 121 lives. The Shiromani Akali Dal alleged that the liquor mafia in the state had paid money to the Congress to "thwart" any probe into the "illegal liquor trade". Addressing the media, Chandumajra said a probe should be …

Hooch Tragedy: None Will be Spared, Punjab CM Assures Victims' Families; Hikes Compensation to Rs 5 Lakh
4 years, 4 months ago

Hooch Tragedy: None Will be Spared, Punjab CM Assures Victims' Families; Hikes Compensation to Rs 5 Lakh

News 18  

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday met families of the hooch tragedy victims in Tarn Taran district and said it was not an accident but "murder", for which the culprits will be given strict punishment. The chief minister, who was accompanied by state Congress president Sunil Jakhar, announced an increase in the compensation from Rs 2 lakh to Rs …

Punjab CM Dubs Hooch Deaths 'Sheer Murder', Says Won't Spare Anyone Found Complicit
4 years, 4 months ago

Punjab CM Dubs Hooch Deaths 'Sheer Murder', Says Won't Spare Anyone Found Complicit

News 18  

Under fire from the opposition over the spurious liquor tragedy that has claimed over 110 lives, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday said no one will be spared if found complicit in the hooch deaths. Describing the deaths in the hooch tragedy as "sheer murder", the chief minister said he would now allow the "killers" to get away with …

Punjab hooch tragedy: 112 die after consuming spurious liquor; key suspect on the run, 37 arrested
4 years, 4 months ago

Punjab hooch tragedy: 112 die after consuming spurious liquor; key suspect on the run, 37 arrested

India Today  

At least 112 people have died in three districts of Punjab after consuming spurious liquor manufactured by a Ludhiana-based paint shop owner Rajesh Joshi. Singh, who owns a mechanical jack factory, had purchased three drums of the spurious liquor worth Rs 11,000 per drum. Ravinder Singh had sold all three drums of spurious liquor to a person identified as Avtar …

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