Spurious Liquor Laced with Methyl Alcohol Claims 11 Lives in East Champaran, Bihar
Methyl alcohol caused death of 11 people in East Champaran: DGP
Hindustan Times
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The Bihar Director General of Police, Vinay Kumar, confirmed that the deaths of 11 individuals in East Champaran were caused by spurious liquor containing methyl alcohol. This incident has prompted police action, including the arrest of 11 suspects and the recovery of over 1,200 liters of illicit spirit.
- 0111 people died from consuming spurious liquor with methyl alcohol in East Champaran, Bihar.
- 02The police have registered seven FIRs and arrested 11 suspects linked to the case.
- 03Over 1,200 liters of illicit spirit were recovered, labeled as hydraulic oil.
- 04Authorities are conducting surprise checks and investigations to prevent further incidents.
- 05Methyl alcohol is highly toxic, causing severe health issues and organ failure.
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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.
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This incident raises serious health concerns and highlights the dangers of illicit liquor in the region, potentially affecting community safety and health.
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