The death toll due to the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district has climbed to 21. Following this, a four-member special investigation team (SIT), led by an additional director general of police (ADGP) rank officer, has been set up to probe the case.
Chandigarh (Punjab), Aug 4 (ANI): The Punjab Police on Monday apprehended twelve more persons, including two businessmen in connection with the spurious liquor case.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Aug 3 (ANI): Claiming that about 100 lives had been lost due to the recent hooch tragedy in Punjab, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Monday urged the state government to immediately put a stop on trade in illicit liquor.