In Bihar India a recent bootleg booze incident has resulted in at least 18 fatalities with several others hospitalized. A government representative (who wished to remain anonymous) indicated that the death toll might increase
Local law enforcement has apprehended 22 individuals suspected of involvement in the distribution of the tainted alcohol. Its worth noting that Bihar implemented a state-wide ban on the sale and purchase of liquor roughly 8 years ago
Tragically deaths from illicitly produced alcohol (colloquially known as “hooch“ or “country liquor“) are not uncommon in India. Many citizens unable to afford branded spirits‚ turn to these dangerous alternatives
He started vomiting and lost his eyesight. He has left behind his wife and son we donʼt know what to do
The heart-wrenching account of this mother underscores the devastating impact on families – her sons sudden demise has left a young wife widowed and a child fatherless highlighting the far-reaching consequences of this incident
Authorities are grappling with the challenge of enforcing the liquor ban while addressing the broader socio-economic factors that contribute to the persistent demand for illegal alcohol in the region