Tamil Nadu Liquor Tragedy: How Spurious Alcohol Can Damage Health And Even Cause Death - Explained
Illicit liquors, often known as "hooch" or "country liquor" are unregulated alcoholic beverages produced without adherence to legal standards or safety protocols. Contaminants, including methanol (a highly toxic form of alcohol), can be present in dangerous concentrations.
Jun 21, 2024, 14:05 PM IST
Four Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor In Tamil Nadu; CM Stalin Announces Compensation
Chief Minister MK Stalin also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 50,000 to the 12 people who are hospitalised following consumption of spurious liquor.
May 14, 2023, 17:01 PM IST
Mastermind behind Bihar Hooch tragedy that killed over 70 nabbed by Delhi police
Due to the prohibition of liquor in Bihar, the accused sensed an opportunity to make quick and easy money by selling spurious liquor.
Dec 31, 2022, 12:12 PM IST
78 people die after consuming toxic alcohol in Bihar
So far more than 78 people have lost their lives due to drinking poisonous liquor in Bihar. Although there is prohibition in Bihar, but in spite of this, illegal liquor sellers are busted every year in Bihar.
Dec 18, 2022, 22:10 PM IST
Bihar Hooch Tragedy: Yogi government on alert after death due to spurious liquor
In view of the increasing cases of death due to spurious liquor in Bihar, the Yogi government in UP has come on alert. A mission has been started against illegal liquor distilleries in the districts adjacent to Bihar.
Dec 18, 2022, 11:32 AM IST
Namaste India: Politics intensifies over death due to spurious liquor consumption in Bihar
Cases of death due to spurious liquor are continuously coming to fore in Bihar. So far 66 people have lost their lives due to spurious liquor. But in the midst of this, politics is not ending and the process of counter-attack among the leaders is going on.
Dec 17, 2022, 10:50 AM IST
Toxic liquor kills 28 in Gujarat's Botad
In Gujarat's Botad, the death toll due to drinking toxic liquor has risen to 28. Many people are still hospitalized and the condition of some people remains critical. Police have detained 5 people in this case.
Jul 26, 2022, 18:50 PM IST
24 people died due to drinking spurious liquor in Gujarat
In Botad, Gujarat, the death toll due to drinking spurious liquor has risen to 24. Many people are still hospitalized and the condition of some people remains critical. Whereas liquor is banned in Gujarat.
Jul 26, 2022, 10:28 AM IST
Bihar hooch tragedy: At least 37 dead after consuming spurious liquor on Holi
The Bihar police claim that these are mysterious deaths and an investigation is underway to identify the actual cause of deaths.
Mar 21, 2022, 11:43 AM IST
11 dead after consuming spurious liquor in Nalanda, Bihar; opposition targets CM Nitish
In Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's home district Nalanda, 11 people have died due to drinking spurious liquor. After the incident, BJP raised questions on Nitish government. BJP said, the police is in alliance with the liquor mafia.
Jan 17, 2022, 10:08 AM IST
Bihar govt employees will face strict action for violating liquor ban, warns CM Nitish Kumar
Sharing more information, Chaitanya Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), said on Tuesday."CM Nitish Kumar chaired a high-level meeting on the liquor ban. He has given instructions to identify and take action against the personnel of police stations that haven`t taken any action regarding the liquor ban."
Nov 17, 2021, 08:39 AM IST
Aligarh hooch tragedy: Death toll climbs to 11, police arrests 10 people involved in trade of illicit liquor
A large number of vehicles owned by persons involved in the illicit liquor trade have also been seized. Police parties are checking roadside eateries to ensure that no illicit liquor is sold through such outlets.
May 31, 2021, 23:22 PM IST
UP govt to attach properties of those found guilty of manufacturing spurious liquor
In the last couple of days, at least 10 people in different parts of the state have reportedly died due to consumption of illicit liquor.
Nov 21, 2020, 17:14 PM IST
Six die after consuming spurious liquor in Uttarakhand's Dehradun
Six people died on Friday after consuming spurious liquor in Pathariya Peer area of Kotwali police station area. The police is currently carrying out investigations.
Sep 20, 2019, 19:36 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh: Spurious liquor kills 3 in Sitapur, 4 others fall ill
The post mortem was done on two of the bodies, whereas the funeral rites of the third body was done by its family.
May 30, 2019, 11:46 AM IST
Top 25: Watch top news headlines of today, 25 February, 2019
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Feb 25, 2019, 09:56 AM IST
Morning Breaking: Watch top big news of the hour, 25 February, 2019
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Feb 25, 2019, 08:46 AM IST
Assam Hooch Tragedy: Death toll mounts to 123, around 125 under treatment
So far 123 people have died of consuming spurious liquor in Golaghat and Jorhat districts, while around 125 people are under treatment. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 25, 2019, 08:24 AM IST
80 Tea Garden workers dead after consuming toxic liquor in Assam
Eighty tea garden workers died after consuming spurious liquor in Assam, with 80 deaths reported from the state. Watch full video to know more.
Feb 23, 2019, 17:30 PM IST
Assam hooch tragedy death toll mounts to 80, over 200 admitted to hospital
The death toll and the number of people admitted is changing minute by minute, said state Health Minister.
Feb 23, 2019, 14:56 PM IST
