MP: 11 people die, 30 hospitalized, after consuming spurious liquor
What's the story
In a tragic incident, 11 people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in the Bunda area of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, The Times of India reported. More than 30 were reported to be hospitalized. The victims were from different villages and had reportedly fallen ill after drinking alcohol on Saturday night. Local authorities were alerted when several people began to deteriorate, and they rushed to the scene for emergency assistance.
Aftermath
Investigation launched into the incident
Those who fell ill were taken for medical treatment.
Meanwhile, local authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. They are trying to gather more information about what happened and are likely to probe the source of the liquor involved in this tragedy.
The cause of death is suspected to be poisonous liquor consumption, but official confirmation is still awaited.
Response
CM Mohan Yadav says government will take strict action
In response to the fatalities, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated that the administration would implement stringent measures and initiate an investigation into the incident.
"I have instructed the concerned minister and officials to visit the site immediately; we will take the strictest possible action and conduct an inquiry. Our government will absolutely not tolerate such incidents," he said.