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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. …

Government Law Crime Alcohol

4 months ago

Seven detained over spurious liquor incident, 21 in hospital in Berhampur

New Indian Express

BERHAMPUR: A day after 21 persons were taken ill following consumption of spurious liquor in Chikiti, K Nuagaon police on Tuesday detained seven people, including a woman for their alleged involvement in the illicit liquor trade in the area. The victims, belonging to Jenapur-Karabalua under Chikiti notified area council, developed symptoms like loose motion, vomiting and dizziness and were initially …

Liquor

5 months, 2 weeks ago

When Those Knowingly Consuming Spurious Liquor Can Be Given Rs 10 Lakh, Innocent Victims Deserve No Less: Madras HC In Burn Victim's Case

Live Law

While granting compensation to the family of a man who succumbed to burn injuries sustained while disposing of bio-medical waste, the Madras High Court recently remarked that when the government could pay families of persons who knowingly consumed spurious liquor Rs. When the family of a person who knowingly consumed spurious liquor and died can be given Rs.10.00 lakhs, certainly, …

Court State Waste Noted Spurious Liquor Kalaiyarasan

6 months ago

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

The Hindu

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

Tamil Nadu Deaths Liquor Train State Gaza Israel

6 months ago

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: T.N. CM Stalin should step down, as DMK government’s lax attitude led to deaths, says Edappadi

The Hindu

Alleging that the ruling DMK government’s lax attitude has led to the deaths of 58 persons in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, AIADMK general secretary and Leader of Opposition Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday, June 24, 2024 demanded that Chief Minister M. K. Stalin take responsibility and step down for his gross failure in preventing the manufacture and supply of spurious …

Liquor Tragedy State Minister Mla Cbi Led

6 months ago

PMK demands CBI inquiry into deaths due to spurious liquor in Kallakurichi

The Hindu

After the main opposition party, AIADMK, demanded a CBI inquiry into the 50 deaths so far due to consumption of spurious liquor in Kallakurichi district, PMK founder S. Ramadoss on Friday said theTamil Nadu government must hand over the investigation to Central Bureau of Investigation since police higher officials who are supporting this trade should be brought to book. “These …

Deaths Kallakurichi Ramadoss Kallakurichi District Demands Cbi

6 months ago

Tamil Nadu spurious liquor case: Death toll reaches 47 in Kallakurichi, 3 accused sent to jail

Op India

Tamil Nadu Director of Medical Education Sangumani on Friday said that 47 people have lost their lives after consuming illicit liquor in the Kallakurichi district of the State. Meanwhile, the second day of the Tamil Nadu Assembly Session began in Chennai on Friday with a ruckus as AIADMK legislators sporting black clothes raised slogans inside the House over the hooch …

Tamil Nadu Assembly Liquor Tamil Accused Dmk Kallakurichi

6 months ago

Families of Kallakurichi victims shattered, question availability of hooch

Hindustan Times

Almost every street held a funeral while several bodies were lined up for cremation in Karunapuram, which is at the center of the hooch tragedy in Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. A man stands next to piles of wood arranged for the mass cremation of people, who died after drinking illegally brewed liquor in Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. Of …

Tamil Nadu Liquor Kallakurichi Illicit Liquor Drank

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 Alcohol Two People Muzaffarpur Spurious Liquor Consumed

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. …

Tamil Nadu Victims Liquor Victim Nhrc Villupuram Spurious Liquor

1 year, 7 months ago

Pall of gloom descends on Ekkiyarkuppam where 12 die after consuming spurious liquor

The Hindu

Ekkiyarpuram, a non-descript coastal hamlet near Marakkanam in Villupuram district, remained in a pall of gloom on Tuesday waiting for the arrival of mortal remains of several locals who died after consuming spurious liquor on Saturday last. Most of the victims were the sole bread-winners of the family and the entire village has been destroyed due to spurious liquor,” said …

Liquor Village Spurious Liquor Spurious

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 …

Hospital Puducherry Villupuram Spurious Liquor

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 toâæ — ANI May 14, 2023 …

Tamil Nadu Liquor District Spurious Liquor

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 Liquor Families Chief Prohibition Nitish Spurious Liquor

1 year, 9 months ago

NHRC report: Saran hooch toll at least 77, Bihar tried to hide figures

Hindustan Times

A 13-member team of the National Human Rights Commission team, which probed the hooch tragedy in Saran and Siwan districts of Bihar in December 2022, has observed in its report that “deaths due to consumption of spurious liquor have become part of the law and order landscape of Bihar ever since prohibition was enforced in the state in the year …

Bihar Victims Liquor Tragedy Family Members State Report

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 …

Bihar Liquor Saran

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 Liquor Botad Spurious Liquor Methyl Alcohol Sanghavi Potlis Jolt

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 Fast Track Court Fir Botad Spurious Liquor Methyl Alcohol Sanghavi

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 …

Liquor Jangareddygudem

3 years, 10 months ago

Liquor Sourced from UP, Will Crack Down on Those Who Stock Up, Says MP Home Minister on Deaths

News 18

Reacting to the death of four Madhya Pradesh natives after liquor consumption in Chhatarpur district, Home minister Narottam Mishra said that the victims were affected by heavy drinking for several days. Meanwhile, in the span of three-four days, four locals died in Chhatarpur district, which shares borders with UP, after members of a particular family started consuming liquor after the …

Home Deaths Madhya Pradesh Died Chhatarpur Liquor Sourced

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 …

Punjab Cbi Kejriwal Punjab Hooch Tragedy Liquor State

4 years, 4 months ago

Punjab hooch tragedy: 86 dead, 25 arrested so far, Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victims

India Today

As the death toll in the Punjab spurious liquor tragedy continues to rise, the case has picked up the pace with action now being taken against some senior officials in the state. While the toll in the hooch tragedy mounted to 86 on Saturday -- 63 deaths in Tarn Taran, 12 in Amritsar Rural at 12 and 11 in Gurdaspur …

Liquor Tragedy Punjab Singh Dgp Arrested Cia

4 years, 4 months ago

38 Dead across 3 Districts in Punjab after Drinking Spurious Liquor, 8 Arrested as CM Orders Probe

News 18

Thirty-two people have died in Punjab's three districts allegedly after drinking spurious liquor, prompting Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to order a magisterial probe, officials said on Friday. The deaths took place in Punjab's Amritsar, Batala and Tarn Taran districts since Wednesday night, an official statement said. Two more deaths were later reported from Mucchal village while another two people died …

Punjab Batala Died Tarn Taran Spurious Liquor Tangra Muchhal Village

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

Seven detained over spurious liquor incident, 21 in hospital in Berhampur

When Those Knowingly Consuming Spurious Liquor Can Be Given Rs 10 Lakh, Innocent Victims Deserve No Less: Madras HC In Burn Victim's Case

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

Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: T.N. CM Stalin should step down, as DMK government’s lax attitude led to deaths, says Edappadi

PMK demands CBI inquiry into deaths due to spurious liquor in Kallakurichi

Tamil Nadu spurious liquor case: Death toll reaches 47 in Kallakurichi, 3 accused sent to jail

Families of Kallakurichi victims shattered, question availability of hooch

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

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

Pall of gloom descends on Ekkiyarkuppam where 12 die after consuming spurious liquor

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

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

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

NHRC report: Saran hooch toll at least 77, Bihar tried to hide figures

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

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

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

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

Liquor Sourced from UP, Will Crack Down on Those Who Stock Up, Says MP Home Minister on Deaths

Punjab hooch tragedy: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal demands CBI probe

Punjab hooch tragedy: 86 dead, 25 arrested so far, Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for victims

38 Dead across 3 Districts in Punjab after Drinking Spurious Liquor, 8 Arrested as CM Orders Probe