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Hooch tragedy: Eight more die in two other Bihar districts
The Hindu
Six people died in Siwan district adjoining Saran, while Begusarai witnessed two other deaths
Close on the heels of the hooch tragedy in dry Bihar that left 30 people dead in Saran district, eight more died allegedly after consuming some spurious liquor in two other districts, officials said on Saturday.
Six people died in Siwan district adjoining Saran, while Begusarai witnessed two other deaths.
The official toll of 30 there is the biggest since Bihar went dry more than six years ago.
About the six deaths in Bhagwanpur division of Siwan district since Thursday, Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sanjay Kumar said the administration has initiated an investigation.
“We are also carrying searches in the area to nab those who indulge in the sale and purchase of liquor,” Mr. Kumar said.
On the Begusari incident, Deputy Superintendent of Police Chandramohan Prasad told reporters that two youths died after consuming “some poisonous chemical” in Teghra division on Friday.
“We have sent bodies for post-mortem examination. Investigations are on,” he said.
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