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Punjab minister Harpal Singh Cheema vows strict action as 15 die in Amrits
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Fifteen people died and six were hospitalized in Amritsar after drinking fake liquor. Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said five people were arrested and charged with murder. He promised strict action against those responsible.
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Nine arrested in illicit liquor case; DSP, SHO Majitha suspended: Punjab D
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Nine persons, including the kingpin of the racket and several local distributors, have been arrested in connection with the illicit liquor trade. Methanol, after being procured online, was used for spurious liquor manufacture. Investigation is underway to uncover the entire modus operandi a
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"They will get the harshest punishment": Arvind Kejriwal expresses grief o
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday expressed grief over the Majitha illicit liquor case and shared a post on his official 'X' handle.
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"Failure of police, administration": Amritsar MP Aujla blames AAP Govt for
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Amritsar MP and Congress leader Gurjeet Singh Aujla on Tuesday blamed the AAP government in Punjab for the spurious liquor tragedy in Amritsar's Majitha in which at least 14 people lost their lives, and six were hospitalised.
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Supreme Court grants relief to YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy in liquor case
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court has given YSRCP MP Mithun Reddy relief by stopping his arrest. It ordered a fresh hearing of his bail plea and said there is not enough evidence against him for an arrest.
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Punjab illicit liquor case: 14 dead, condition of four people hospitalised
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Arshdeep Singh, a person who fell ill due to the consumption of illicit liquor, said that when he came home from work late at night, he went with his friend to a village and drank country liquor, after which his health deteriorated.
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Culprits behind spurious liquor deaths in Majitha will not be spared: Punj
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has expressed sadness over the deaths due to the consumption of illicit liquor in Majitha and said that the culprits behind the incident will not be spared, ensuring the strictest punishment for them.
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Six including kingpin arrested in illicit liquor case: Punjab Police
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) (Border Range) Satinder Singh said, "This is an unfortunate incident. Six people, including the kingpin and locals, have been arrested."
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Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu slams Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann over Amri
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taking to social media X, Bittu in a post wrote that the state government's 'Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh' campaign was just a 'political theatre', further alleging that the CM himself had a history with alcohol.
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Punjab: 14 dead, civil admin goes door-to-door to avoid further casualties
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The administration is making efforts to avoid further casualties in the illicit liquor case. The incident happened in five villages under the Majitha block in Amritsar, police said on Tuesday.
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Punjab: 14 dead, 6 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Amritsa
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amritsar Rural Maninder Singh said that the main accused has been identified as Prabhjeet Singh. The police informed that the others who have been arrested in this case are: Kulbir Singh alias Jaggu, brother of the main distributor, Sahib Singh alias
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Police encounter in Bathinda: Two robbery accused and one ASI injured
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to police, they received information that some suspects involved in a previous liquor shop robbery were hiding in Paras Ram Nagar.
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