Bihar, Dec 14:The death toll due to the consumption of hooch has gone up to 20 in the Saran district of Bihar’s Chhapra. Bihar continues to witness deaths owing to the consumption of spurious liquor and the toll is expected to rise further.
The family members of the deceased persons claimed that their relatives died due to the consumption of poisonous liquor. The incident took place in the Doila village of Isuapur police station area and Yadu Mor of Mashrak police station area.
Earlier, after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Chhapra region, at least three people died and several others became ill. People who have become critically ill after taking alcohol have also lost their sight. The victims were seen at Sadar hospital after the incident by the Superintendent of Police and Saran District Magistrate. The officials also gathered information about the occurrence from the villagers and their families.
The police are currently investigating the matter. Talking about the incident, the Madhaura DSP said that the police are looking for the villagers who have fallen sick after the consumption of the liquor.
The administration is yet to comment on the rise in the death toll due to spurious liquor.
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