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Gujarat's Spurious Liquor Kills Seven
20 Aug
Summary
- Seven people died and 30 hospitalized from consuming spurious liquor.
- Police detained 12 bootleggers amid a case against 21 people.
- The illicit alcohol was packed in duplicate bottles of a popular brand.
Seven individuals have died, and 30 others are receiving medical attention following the consumption of spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district. The victims fell ill after consuming alcohol from duplicate bottles of a well-known foreign liquor brand. The incident has prompted a swift investigation, with police detaining 12 bootleggers and registering a case against 21 suspects.
The district administration was first alerted on Tuesday evening when a group of friends fell ill after a party. The situation quickly escalated as it became apparent that people from surrounding villages and areas within Bhavnagar city were also affected. Medical teams have been deployed to supervise treatment.
Preliminary findings suggest the bottles may have originated from Madhya Pradesh, and authorities are actively tracing their exact source, production, and distribution network. Gujarat, being a dry state, has strict alcohol prohibition laws, making this incident a significant concern for law enforcement as they continue to dismantle the spurious liquor supply chain.
