Punjab: 21 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Majitha

In Punjab,at least 21 people, mostly daily wagers, died and 10 others were hospitalised after allegedly drinking spurious liquor in Majitha sub division of Amritsar district after consuming spurious liquor, leading to the arrest of 10 accused and the suspension of four officials, including the local excise and taxation officer (ETO) and deputy superintendent of police, on Tuesday.The deaths were reported in Bhangali, Patalpuri, Marari Kalan and Therewal villages, said the officials. A police probe has revealed that methanol was procured in bulk online to prepare the hooch.

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Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Border Range) Satinder Singh said, "This is an unfortunate incident. Six people, including the kingpin and locals, have been arrested." The civil administration, along with the police, are going door-to-door in villages to take stock of people who might have consumed the spurious liquor and ensure that they are provided with timely treatment.Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann said those responsible for the deaths of innocent people in the villages in Majitha would not be spared. “These are not deaths, these are murders,” he posted on X.