Punjab: Poisonous liquor consume 14 lives in Amritsar, six others critical

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Amritsar: As many as 14 people died on Monday at Punjab's Majitha, Amritsar, after consuming poisonous liquor, while six others are critical. All the deceased were kiln workers, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

DC Amritsar Statement

Amritsar district deputy commissioner Sakshi Sahni said the incident occurred on Monday, involving individuals from Bhangali, Thariyawal, and Murari Kalan villages.

She said people reported the matter to the police after the number of deaths rose on Monday night. She said the reason for the deaths is reported to be poisonous liquor consumption.

Sahni said the condition of six people admitted to a hospital for treatment is critical. Police and administration teams are present on the spot, she added.

Liquor Samples Collected

Samples of the liquor have been collected and sent for investigation, police said.

Majitha Police Station Incharge (SHO) Aabtab Singh said that after receiving information about the deaths of people, a case was registered and further action was being taken.

Four Arrested

Police said four people, including the main accused, Prabhjeet Singh, have been arrested. The accused is the kingpin of a gang supplying fake liquor.

The arrested include Kulbir Singh alias Jaggu, who is the brother of the main accused Prabhjit. The other accused are Sahib Singh alias Sarai, a resident of village Mardi Kalan, Gurjant Singh and Ninder Kaur, wife of Jeeta resident of village Therewal.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the liquor was purchased from the same source on Sunday evening, and some people died on Monday morning, but the police received no information.

According to locals, the death toll may increase as the condition of many victims was critical.

About Poisonous Liquor

Toxic liquor, also known as spurious or illicit alcohol, is alcohol that has been adulterated with harmful substances like methanol, making it poisonous and potentially fatal when consumed. This often happens when alcohol is illegally manufactured or smuggled, and the bootleggers add dangerous additives to increase profits.