The loss of life toll because of the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Sangrur district has risen to 21.
In line with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Sangrur, at the least 40 folks have been admitted to the hospital after consuming spurious liquor that contained ethanol.
On Wednesday, March 20, 4 folks died allegedly after consuming spurious liquor and a few have been hospitalised. The subsequent day, 4 extra folks succumbed throughout therapy at Patiala’s Rajindra Hospital.
As well as, eight folks died on Friday, March 22, and 5 folks died on the following day, taking the full loss of life toll to 21.
Police stated they’ve arrested two extra folks. With this, a complete of six folks have been nabbed in reference to the case.
Throughout interrogation, the arrested folks knowledgeable the police that the poisonous liquor was being ready in a home. After receiving the data, the police raided the home and recovered 200 litres of ethanol.
“Fourteen people have died in this incident so far. We have made two fresh arrests in the case. Investigations are on and culprits will not be spared,” Deputy Inspector Normal of Police, Harcharan Singh Bhullar advised information company PTI on Friday.