UP: Two dead, several hospitalized after consuming spurious liquor
Two people died, one lost his vision while several others were hospitalized in Budaun after allegedly consuming spurious liquor distributed by panchayat election candidates on the occasion of Holi to woo voters in Tigalpur village. "After its consumption, Sanjay Singh and Premdas died, while Amar Singh lost his vision and is admitted to a hospital," Senior Superintendent of Police Sankalp Sharma said.
Two men died during treatment in the hospital
After the consumption of spurious poison, Sanjay Singh and Premdas were admitted to a hospital on Thursday but they died during treatment. Some others are also hospitalized, the police said. Three people, including prospective candidates for village head, have been arrested, Sharma said, adding that they were booked under relevant Sections of IPC, including 304 (culpable homicide).
The bodies of the deceased have been sent for autopsy
The liquor that was distributed could not be recovered, but empty pouches found in the village have been sent for an examination, he said, adding that the bodies of the deceased were sent for autopsy. District Magistrate Deepa Ranjan said the matter is being probed.
In Pratapgarh, six people died in a similar incident
In a similar incident, in UP's Pratapgarh district, at least six people lost their lives and three are in critical condition after consuming spurious liquor at a rally organized by a contestant for the UP Panchayat Elections The candidate allegedly distributed adulterated liquor to his supporters at his rally on Tuesday. Some of them fell sick and their condition worsened overnight.
Five have been arrested and two are at large
In the Pratapgarh case, police suspended a sub-inspector and a constable for alleged laxity in checking the sale of illicit liquor. Earlier, Superintendent of Police Akash Tomar had suspended Udaypur Station House Officer Rakesh Kumar Prajapati. Dabbu Singh, Kapil Singh, Ashok, Babulal, and Ghamandu Singh have been arrested. Pawan Singh and Shere, are on the run and 71 bottles of spurious liquor were recovered.
