Bihar Hooch Tragedy: A total of 25 lives have been lost, including 20 in Siwan and 5 in Saran after consuming llicit Liquor. As informed by DGP Alok Raj, a total of 12 individuals have been arrested, with 3 in Saran and 9 in Siwan. Information regarding the ‘Sharab mafia’ has been obtained from those arrested. Strict action will be taken against everyone involved in this network. The SPs and DMs of both districts, along with the DIG of Saran, have reached the location. Additionally, the Prohibition Department Secretary and SP from Patna were sent to the scene. Evidence is being gathered, and strong measures will follow.

#WATCH | Bihar Hooch Tragedy | DGP Alok Raj says, "A total of 25 people have lost their lives so far. 20 in Siwan and 5 deaths in Saran. 12 people have been arrested till now, 3 in Saran and 9 arrests in Siwan. The information regarding the 'Sharab mafia' has been collected from… pic.twitter.com/uwNJKHtHzC

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The Chowkidar and Panchayat Beat Police officers have also been suspended. An explanation has been sought from the SHO of the Masrak Police station and the Masrak Zone ALTF in charge of the departmental action.

Meanwhile, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar conducted a high-level review for the spurious liquor incident that happened on Wednesday in Siwan and Saran districts. After the review, CM directed the Secretary of the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department to go to the spot and gather information about the entire situation and conduct a thorough investigation on all points, ANI quoted Bihar CMO as saying.

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar conducted a high-level review for the spurious liquor incident that happened yesterday in Siwan and Saran districts. After the review, CM directed the Secretary of the Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department to go to the spot and gather information… pic.twitter.com/QmFZ2PBcnD

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As per the District Magistrate Mukul Kumar Gupta, legal action is being taken against the Bhagwanpur SHO and Prohibition ASI of the Bhagwanpur Police Station. In another incident four people lost their lives after consuming spurious liquor in Saran district. We have formed SIT and lodged an FIR against 8 people, Three people have already been arrested, said Chhapra SP, Kumar Ashish.

Speaking to ANI a relative of one of the deceased said that his relative’s health deteriorated after he had consumed alcohol on October 15.

“He had consumed alcohol on October 15 and his health started deteriorating yesterday evening. He could not see anything, we brought him here to the hospital after that,” said a relative.

Further investigation into both the cases is underway. Meanwhile the opposition RJD has launched an attack into the Nitish Kumar government questioning how the spurious liquor was made available while there was prohibition in the state.

“People have lost their lives by drinking spurious liquor. It is very sad and a matter of concern that despite the liquor ban law being in force in Bihar, spurious liquor is available. Every time during Holi and Diwali, it is seen how people die due to spurious liquor. NDA government is directly responsible for this. The liquor mafias have the protection of the government and as long as they have the protection of the government, the prohibition law will be violated in the same way. This NDA government is not concerned about this. How is spurious liquor available in this way when the liquor ban law is in force?” RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari said.

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