In a tragic incident in East Champaran district, Bihar, 11 individuals lost their lives after consuming spurious liquor laced with methyl alcohol, as confirmed by the Bihar Director General of Police, Vinay Kumar. This marks the first official acknowledgment of liquor as the cause of death, with victims' viscera reports still pending. Approximately 15 people fell ill last Wednesday and were hospitalized across various locations, including Muzaffarpur and Patna. The first fatality was reported the following day. In response, police have registered seven FIRs against 13 individuals, resulting in 11 arrests and two suspects surrendering to the court. Authorities recovered 1,263 liters of illicit spirit, disguised as hydraulic oil, raising concerns about its potential distribution across other districts. The Prohibition and State Narcotics Control Bureau (PSNCB) has issued alerts for increased vigilance and surprise checks to combat liquor smuggling. Methyl alcohol is known to convert into formaldehyde in the body, leading to severe health complications, including organ failure.