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  Pune hooch tragedy: 13 police, excise personnel suspended, probe transferred to CID | 10 points

  Maharashtra | May 30, 2026 13:34 IST

  Pune hooch tragedy: Eight persons, including a key bootlegger, have been arrested in connection with the tragedy that unfolded across Pimpri-Chinchwad and Pune city over a span of two days, prompting the Crime Investigation Department (CID) to take over the probe.

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  Pune hooch tragedy: Methanol-laced liquor, illegal supply network behind 14 deaths

  Maharashtra | May 29, 2026 22:59 IST

  At least 14 people have died in Pune after allegedly consuming methanol-laced illicit liquor supplied through an illegal network operating in Hadapsar and Pimpri-Chinchwad areas. Several others are undergoing treatment, while police and excise officials have launched a crackdown on those involved.

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  Punjab hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 21, kingpin among 10 arrested, Majitha DSP and SHO suspend

  India | May 13, 2025 21:00 IST

  The death toll in Punjab hooch tragedy has risen to 21, with 10 individuals, including the alleged kingpin Sahib Singh, arrested for their role in distributing spurious liquor in Amritsar's Majitha area. Punjab Police suspended DSP Amolak Singh and SHO Avtar Singh for "gross negligence" in duties.

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  Gujarat: Three dead after consuming 'poisonous' drink in Kheda district, cops rule out spurious liqu

  Gujarat | February 10, 2025 13:35 IST

  Efforts were underway to find out the poisonous substance in the liquid that caused the immediate deaths, Kheda Superintendent of Police Rajesh Gadhiya said.

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  'Liquor ban implemented only in govt files': Prashant Kishor on Bihar hooch tragedy | VIDEO

  Bihar | October 17, 2024 17:00 IST

  Bihar hooch tragedy: Bihar DGP confirmed that 12 people have been arrested in connection with the hooch tragedy. Saran Superintendent of Police Kumar Ashish said the substance involved appeared to be industrial spirit, and investigations into its supply chain are ongoing.

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  Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy: Understanding TASMAC's role and responsibilities

  June 27, 2024 14:54 IST

  This article explains the Kallakurichi Hooch incident and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited's (TASMAC) operations in the state.

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  JP Nadda criticises Congress over silence on Kallakurichi Hooch tragedy, demands action

  India | June 24, 2024 14:26 IST

  The incident has sparked a significant backlash against the ruling DMK, prompting discussions in the Tamil Nadu Assembly about the state's illicit liquor supply.

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  Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 58 in Kallakurichi, Kamal Haasan visits victims

  June 24, 2024 16:04 IST

  The state government has announced financial support for affected children, while a police investigation continues with seven arrests made so far. The death toll in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi hooch tragedy has reached 57, with 156 people still receiving treatment.

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  Death count in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rises to 53, confirms District Collector

  June 22, 2024 13:03 IST

  Till now four persons linked to the sale of poisonous arrack have been arrested.

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  Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Death count surges to 47 as BJP demands CBI probe

  India | June 21, 2024 12:01 IST

  Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said the production and sale of illicit liquor in the state happened at the behest of party functionaries and cadres belonging to the DMK and the points of sale were located close to courts, police stations, and other government offices.

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  Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy: Death count rises to 34, CM MK Stalin orders CB-CID inquiry

  June 20, 2024 11:45 IST

  Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy: Those who fell ill after consuming illicit liquor were admitted to Kallakurichi Government Medical College, where they were getting treatment. The state government suspended several officials deployed in Kallakurichi.

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  Tamil Nadu Hooch tragedy: 13 dead, over dozen ill after consuming illicit liquor in Kallakurichi

  June 20, 2024 6:15 IST

  In a major hooch tragedy, at least 13 people have lost their lives, while over a dozen are reported to have been injured.

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  Suspected hooch tragedy in dry Bihar leaves two dead, many lost eyesight | DETAILS

  Bihar | September 24, 2023 16:05 IST

  Bihar: Notably, sale and consumption of liquor was completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar government in 2016. Yet, many cases of hooch tragedy have been reported from the dry states in recent years.

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  Bihar: Case filed against CM Nitish Kumar over 243 deaths in hooch tragedies despite liquor ban

  Bihar | September 09, 2023 10:12 IST

  Advocate Sushil Kumar Singh has filed a case of culpable homicide in connection with the deaths of 243 people due to consuming spurious liquor. The lawyer has based his case on government statistics related to deaths caused by alcohol consumption.

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  Methanol, not alcohol, led to TN hooch tragedy, accused also receives Rs 50,000 for treatment

  May 16, 2023 21:18 IST

  Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: The case relating to deaths due to the consumption of spurious liquor in the Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts of Tamil Nadu has been transferred to CB-CID.

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  Bihar hooch tragedies: NHRC takes note, issues notice to the Nitish Kumar government

  Bihar | April 19, 2023 19:10 IST

  Bihar hooch tragedies: Expressing serious concern over the reported hooch tragedy, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Bihar calling for a detailed report on the matter within six weeks.

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  Bihar: 14 die after consuming illicit liquor in Motihari district; CM reacts

  Bihar | April 15, 2023 15:55 IST

  Just a few days ago, the state government and the opposition BJP on Friday crossed swords over reports that NHRC has indicted the state for the hooch tragedy in Saran district last year, which claimed close to 40 lives.

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  Bihar hooch tragedy: 5 dead, 12 fell ill after consuming spurious liquor in Siwan

  Bihar | January 23, 2023 9:49 IST

  Siwan District Magistrate (DM) Amit Kumar Pandey informed that ten people have been arrested in the spurious liquor case.

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  Bihar hooch tragedy: 'Mastermind' among 5 arrested; vehicle, empty bottles seized

  India | December 23, 2022 23:20 IST

  Bihar hooch tragedy: Meanwhile, talking to reporters in Patna, Additional Director General of Police (HQ) Jitendra Singh Gangwar denied allegations that the spirit kept inside one of the police stations in Saran district was responsible for the hooch tragedy.

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  In 'dry state' of Bihar, police recover 8,000 litres of liquor in Patna's Paliganj

  India | December 20, 2022 18:25 IST

  The local police said that a case has been registered related to the matter and further investigation is underway.