Patna: A total of 21 people have died in Bihar due to the consumption of counterfeit liquor, State Minister Sunil Kumar said on Friday.
“A total of 21 people, including 10 people in Bettiah and 11 people in Gopalganj, have died due to the consumption of counterfeit liquor,” Kumar said ANI.
He further stated that two more people were presumed dead due to the consumption of counterfeit liquor in Bettiah. However, this can not yet be confirmed as their post-mortem reports are still awaited.
“Two more deaths in Bettiah are suspected due to illegal alcohol, their post-mortem examinations are awaited. “Those who have been admitted to different hospitals are in a stable condition,” he said.
Despite a liquor ban in the state, several such incidents have been reported in the past.
Bihar Minister Janak Chamar, who had previously visited the families of the deceased in Bettiah and Gopalganj, described the incident as “unfortunate” and said: “Conspiracy under the pretext of counterfeit liquor can be seen. Those who consume it are poor. When “If action is taken and raids are carried out, the weak are caught. The weak are caught, the weak die. Unfortunately!” “We have visited every grieving family, the deceased cannot be brought back, but people pray for those who are fighting for their lives in hospitals. I am in contact with DM, SP and relevant officials. Such things happen, fear of police does not become not seen, ”Chamar added.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav also earlier described Prime Minister Nitish Kumar’s liquor ban law as a “complete failure”.
Source: Telangana Today