Bihar: Death toll in Chhapra hooch tragedy soars to 39
Bihar excise Minister Sunil Kumar on Wednesday "confirmed" six people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor.
Bihar excise Minister Sunil Kumar on Wednesday "confirmed" six people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor.
A team led by ADG zone Rajiv Krishan visited the villages and interacted with the family members of the deceased.
Congress in charge of Punjab Asha Kumari said, 'Everyone who has grievances against anybody should speak to party leaders and raise the issue in party forums. Speaking to the press is not acceptable.'
Promising justice for the victims of the case, which he termed as the biggest tragedy of recent times, the CM also mooted enhancement of punishment for spurious liquor manufacturing and smuggling under the Excise Act, to ensure that repeat offenders remain behind the bars and are not able to come out easily to indulge again in the crime.
The deaths have taken place in Punjab’s Amritsar, Batala and Tarn Taran districts since Wednesday night, Punjab Chief Minister's Office informed.
On the instructions of the Chief Minister, the state police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under an Inspector General rank officer.
Many victims are fighting for their lives at different hospitals in Saharanpur and Meerut.
Additional Director General of Police (Railways) Sanjay Singhal will head the SIT, which has been mandated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to submit a report within 10 working days.
The toll is likely to rise further as the condition of many of the admitted is stated to be critical.
Excise Department officials said that 32 deaths were reported from Haridwar.