2 Dead, 2 Lose Eyesight After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Bihar

Two people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur: In another suspected hooch tragedy in dry state Bihar, two people died, and two others lost their eyesight allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Sunday. Superintendent of Police Abhishek Dixit stated that both individuals died after their health suddenly deteriorated.”

“In the prima facie inquiry, it has been told that they both had consumed country-made liquor. We have arrested two people,” he said.

#WATCH | Two people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

SP Abhishek Dixit says, “We have received information that two people died after their health suddenly deteriorated. In the prima facie inquiry, it has been told that they both had consumed… pic.twitter.com/AUr2vlYpLV

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Dharmendra Ram, who lost his eyesight, stated that he had consumed adulterated alcohol at Shiv Chandra Paswan’s place, who sells low-quality and adulterated alcohol illegally. He had consumed two glasses of this alcohol, after which he gradually started losing his vision.

Police have arrested two persons in connection with the case. Further investigation into the matter is underway.

Notably, Bihar, which is a dry state, is defamed for selling illicit liquor. In April 27 people lost their lives in Motihari district after they consumed spurious liquor.  The police had registered five cases and arrested 174 people as part of the investigation into the matter,” said a statement issued by the district police.

(Note: This is a developing story and further details are awaited.)