At least 16 people&nbsp;were reported dead and over 48 hospitalised after drinking spurious alcohol in India’s Bihar state, where alcohol has been banned since 2016. The death toll is expected to rise further as most of those hospitalised are in critical condition.

The tragedy was reported in various villages such as Lakshmipur, Paharpur, and Harsiddhi. They all fall under Motihari district, which is around 150 kilometres northwest of the state capital Patna.

The incident was first reported on Friday evening in Lakshmipur. Local news reported that&nbsp;12 others have also complained of serious health issues and were rushed to a hospital.

According to local media reports, a special team of the Prohibition Unit from Patna has been despatched to Motihari to investigate the matter. The special team consists of five police officers,&nbsp;two DSPs and three inspectors.

Seven persons have been detained by the police as part of the investigation into the incident, a Bihar police headquarters statement said here.

Four deceased have been identified as Tuntun Singh (35), Bhutan Manjhi (40), Chotu Paswan (25) and Ashok Paswan (45), the police said.

"The district police are investigating the matter and trying to ascertain those involved in the illegal liquor trade. Excise department officials are also probing the incident,"&nbsp;the Bihar police report said.

Responding to the incident, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "It is a sad incident. I have asked for all information on it."&nbsp;

In 2016, the state government enacted the&nbsp;Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act,&nbsp;after massive protests by women and social activists to ban all types of alcohol in the state. In implementing this rule, Bihar became the second dry state in India after Gujarat—where India's founding father&nbsp;Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's hometown&nbsp;Porbandar is located.

However, cases of illicit liquor consumption have been surging in the state. The opposition parties have been urging Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to ease the draconian liquor rule.

The state leader has remained steadfast in his resolve as he had propelled to electoral victory in 2015 by promising to ban booze in the state. It is believed that the votes of the women, who pressed Kumar to bring the rule,&nbsp;were the deciding factor for his JD(U) party in clinching the state polls.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
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At least 16 people were reported dead and over 48 hospitalised after drinking spurious alcohol in India’s Bihar state, where alcohol has been banned since 2016. The death toll is expected to rise further as most of those hospitalised are in critical condition.

At least 16 people were reported dead and over 48 hospitalised after drinking spurious alcohol in India’s Bihar state, where alcohol has been banned since 2016. The death toll is expected to rise further as most of those hospitalised are in critical condition. The tragedy was reported in various villages such as Lakshmipur, Paharpur, and Harsiddhi. They all fall under Motihari district, which is around 150 kilometres northwest of the state capital Patna. The incident was first reported on Friday evening in Lakshmipur. Local news reported that 12 others have also complained of serious health issues and were rushed to a hospital. According to local media reports, a special team of the Prohibition Unit from Patna has been despatched to Motihari to investigate the matter. The special team consists of five police officers, two DSPs and three inspectors. Seven persons have been detained by the police as part of the investigation into the incident, a Bihar police headquarters statement said here. Four deceased have been identified as Tuntun Singh (35), Bhutan Manjhi (40), Chotu Paswan (25) and Ashok Paswan (45), the police said. "The district police are investigating the matter and trying to ascertain those involved in the illegal liquor trade. Excise department officials are also probing the incident," the Bihar police report said. Responding to the incident, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "It is a sad incident. I have asked for all information on it." In 2016, the state government enacted the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, after massive protests by women and social activists to ban all types of alcohol in the state. In implementing this rule, Bihar became the second dry state in India after Gujarat—where India's founding father Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's hometown Porbandar is located. However, cases of illicit liquor consumption have been surging in the state. The opposition parties have been urging Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to ease the draconian liquor rule. The state leader has remained steadfast in his resolve as he had propelled to electoral victory in 2015 by promising to ban booze in the state. It is believed that the votes of the women, who pressed Kumar to bring the rule, were the deciding factor for his JD(U) party in clinching the state polls. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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China is moving to ban alcohol consumption, according to speculations swirling across the market. The authoritarian CCP regime in Beijing is reportedly mulling imposing a prohibition order that will apply to CCP and government officials, per a Bloomberg report.&nbsp;

The publication's report&nbsp;suggests&nbsp;that the ban could apply to individuals beyond their working hours. A report posted on the Chinese internet platform NetEase added fuel to the fire.

"Is “prohibition” necessary? The starting point of the “prohibition order” must be good. It is not only to ensure the work efficiency of civil servants and to regulate the behaviour of civil servants but also to be responsible to the people," read the article.&nbsp;

"Things have two sides, but from a practical point of view, drinking alcohol is indeed easy to delay things, which not only brings adverse effects on oneself, but also easily affects others, because, starting from the adjustment of civil servants, a “prohibition order” will be implemented," it added.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/remnants-of-over-8000-year-old-alcohol-found-by-archaeologists-in-china-438324">Read more:&nbsp;Remnants of over 8,000-year-old alcohol found by archaeologists in China</a>

The chatter surrounding the move has led to volatility in the market with the share price of&nbsp;major alcohol producers such as Kweichow Moutai,&nbsp;&nbsp;Wuliangye Yibin Co. and Budweiser Brewing Co.&nbsp;swinging to the extremes.&nbsp;

Notably, the speculations come days before the once-in-five-year&nbsp;CCP congress takes place where President Xi Jinping is expected to grant himself a third term and enter the same league as Mao.&nbsp;

This is not the first time that Xi has come up with such far-fetching measures. in 2017, prior to the CCP Congress,&nbsp;Chinese public employees were banned from drinking alcohol as part of Xi's anti-corruption efforts.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-man-passes-out-after-drinking-10-beers-wakes-up-with-ruptured-bladder-307757">Read more:&nbsp;Chinese man passes out after drinking 10 beers, wakes up with ruptured bladder</a>

Moreover, last year in August, CCP's anti-corruption watchdog i.e Central Commission for Discipline Inspection iterated that drinking could lead to crimes.&nbsp;

It also planned to ban songs at karaoke venues where listeners were allegedly inspired into drugs and gambling as well as content that endangered Chinese sovereignty.&nbsp;

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China is moving to ban alcohol consumption, according to speculations swirling across the market. The authoritarian CCP regime in Beijing is reportedly mulling imposing a prohibition order that will apply to CCP and government officials, per a Bloomberg report.

China is moving to ban alcohol consumption, according to speculations swirling across the market. The authoritarian CCP regime in Beijing is reportedly mulling imposing a prohibition order that will apply to CCP and government officials, per a Bloomberg report. The publication's report suggests that the ban could apply to individuals beyond their working hours. A report posted on the Chinese internet platform NetEase added fuel to the fire. "Is “prohibition” necessary? The starting point of the “prohibition order” must be good. It is not only to ensure the work efficiency of civil servants and to regulate the behaviour of civil servants but also to be responsible to the people," read the article. "Things have two sides, but from a practical point of view, drinking alcohol is indeed easy to delay things, which not only brings adverse effects on oneself, but also easily affects others, because, starting from the adjustment of civil servants, a “prohibition order” will be implemented," it added. Read more: Remnants of over 8,000-year-old alcohol found by archaeologists in China The chatter surrounding the move has led to volatility in the market with the share price of major alcohol producers such as Kweichow Moutai, Wuliangye Yibin Co. and Budweiser Brewing Co. swinging to the extremes. Notably, the speculations come days before the once-in-five-year CCP congress takes place where President Xi Jinping is expected to grant himself a third term and enter the same league as Mao. This is not the first time that Xi has come up with such far-fetching measures. in 2017, prior to the CCP Congress, Chinese public employees were banned from drinking alcohol as part of Xi's anti-corruption efforts. Read more: Chinese man passes out after drinking 10 beers, wakes up with ruptured bladder Moreover, last year in August, CCP's anti-corruption watchdog i.e Central Commission for Discipline Inspection iterated that drinking could lead to crimes. It also planned to ban songs at karaoke venues where listeners were allegedly inspired into drugs and gambling as well as content that endangered Chinese sovereignty. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has called for the&nbsp;complete prohibition of alcohol across the country,&nbsp;saying that it would lead the nation to the path of development and progress.

ANI reported him as saying that people of all religions - Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians - unanimously want prohibition.

It added that he urged the prohibition of&nbsp;alcohol to ensure the&nbsp;development of India.

&quot;Every religion supports liquor ban and that is why it needs to be banned across the country. For the development and progress of the country and to rise above the atmosphere of clashes and conflicts, there must be total all-India prohibition on liquor,&quot; Kumar said.

He was addressing party workers in Mumbai, marking his party the JD(U)&#39;s foray into Maharashtra politics.

A complete ban on liquor was imposed in Bihar starting April 1, 2016.

News reports however have since said doctors in Bihar have seen a sudden rise in drug usage, and that a team of 38 doctors from the state travelled to NIMHANS in Bengaluru to learn how to deal with drug addiction.&nbsp;

(WION with inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Prohibition, the Bihar chief minister said, would lead the nation to the path of development and progress

Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar has called for the complete prohibition of alcohol across the country, saying that it would lead the nation to the path of development and progress. ANI reported him as saying that people of all religions - Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians - unanimously want prohibition. It added that he urged the prohibition of alcohol to ensure the development of India. "Every religion supports liquor ban and that is why it needs to be banned across the country. For the development and progress of the country and to rise above the atmosphere of clashes and conflicts, there must be total all-India prohibition on liquor," Kumar said. He was addressing party workers in Mumbai, marking his party the JD(U)'s foray into Maharashtra politics. A complete ban on liquor was imposed in Bihar starting April 1, 2016. News reports however have since said doctors in Bihar have seen a sudden rise in drug usage, and that a team of 38 doctors from the state travelled to NIMHANS in Bengaluru to learn how to deal with drug addiction. (WION with inputs from ANI)

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