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

16 die, 48 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in India’s Bihar

At least 10 people lost their lives while 16 were taken seriously ill after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Kanpur and its neighbouring Kapur Dehat, officials said on Sunday.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of the deceased, an official statement said.

In Kanpur district, four people died in the hooch tragedy yesterday. This morning, another person died at Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital taking the toll to five, news agency PTI reported.

The deceased have been identified as Rajendra Kumar (48), Ratnesh Shukla (51), retired sub-inspector Jagjeevan Ram (62), Umesh (30) and Bhola Yadav (30).

In the neighbouring Kanpur Dehat district, five people died in Matauli, Maghaipurwa and Bhanwarpur villages after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, while seven are undergoing treatment at different hospitals.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Ratan Kant Pandey, said the deceased are Shyamu (40), Chunna Kushwaha (28), Hari Mishra (50) and Nagendra Singh (40), and Pankaj Gautam (40).

The seriously ill have been admitted to LLR Hospital and Ursula Horsman Memorial (UHM) Hospital in Kanpur, and the district hospital in Kanpur Dehat, the report added.

According to the relatives of the victims, all of them had consumed liquor bought from a government liquor shop.

An FIR under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Excise Act was lodged against Shyam Balak, the license holder of the liquor shop, Kanpur's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Kumar said.

According to police officials, four people were detained and one has been arrested in connection with the case even as Balak, the main accused, is still on the run.

Police teams have been constituted to nab the culprits.

Irate residents of Maghaipurwa and Bhanwarpur villages in Kanpur Dehat blocked the road by placing the bodies on the road demanding speedy arrest of the accused and adequate ex gratia be provided to the kin of the deceased.

The bodies were sent for post-mortem after District Magistrate Rakesh Singh along with the district police chief reached the spot and assured the protesters of quick action in the case.

While Singh has ordered a magisterial probe into the deaths in Kanpur Dehat, the Kanpur SSP said that administrative officials and the Excise Department are investigating the matter.

On Saturday night, a massive operation against hooch manufacturers, traders and suppliers was carried out by the police in the suburban pockets, the SSP said.

The regional excise inspector has already been suspended, while samples of the liquor in question have been sent for testing.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of the deceased, an official statement said.

At least 10 people lost their lives while 16 were taken seriously ill after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Kanpur and its neighbouring Kapur Dehat, officials said on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each of the deceased, an official statement said. In Kanpur district, four people died in the hooch tragedy yesterday. This morning, another person died at Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital taking the toll to five, news agency PTI reported. The deceased have been identified as Rajendra Kumar (48), Ratnesh Shukla (51), retired sub-inspector Jagjeevan Ram (62), Umesh (30) and Bhola Yadav (30). In the neighbouring Kanpur Dehat district, five people died in Matauli, Maghaipurwa and Bhanwarpur villages after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, while seven are undergoing treatment at different hospitals. Superintendent of Police (SP) Ratan Kant Pandey, said the deceased are Shyamu (40), Chunna Kushwaha (28), Hari Mishra (50) and Nagendra Singh (40), and Pankaj Gautam (40). The seriously ill have been admitted to LLR Hospital and Ursula Horsman Memorial (UHM) Hospital in Kanpur, and the district hospital in Kanpur Dehat, the report added. According to the relatives of the victims, all of them had consumed liquor bought from a government liquor shop. An FIR under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Excise Act was lodged against Shyam Balak, the license holder of the liquor shop, Kanpur's Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akhilesh Kumar said. According to police officials, four people were detained and one has been arrested in connection with the case even as Balak, the main accused, is still on the run. Police teams have been constituted to nab the culprits. Irate residents of Maghaipurwa and Bhanwarpur villages in Kanpur Dehat blocked the road by placing the bodies on the road demanding speedy arrest of the accused and adequate ex gratia be provided to the kin of the deceased. The bodies were sent for post-mortem after District Magistrate Rakesh Singh along with the district police chief reached the spot and assured the protesters of quick action in the case. While Singh has ordered a magisterial probe into the deaths in Kanpur Dehat, the Kanpur SSP said that administrative officials and the Excise Department are investigating the matter. On Saturday night, a massive operation against hooch manufacturers, traders and suppliers was carried out by the police in the suburban pockets, the SSP said. The regional excise inspector has already been suspended, while samples of the liquor in question have been sent for testing.

Hooch tragedy: 10 dead after consuming spurious liquor in two districts of Uttar Pradesh

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