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Bihar Hooch Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 28

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-19T10:07:16.598791+05:30

- **Death toll** in Bihar hooch tragedy reaches **28** with several hospitalised. - Incident occurred in **Siwan and Saran** districts; **79** admitted to hospitals. - **12 arrests** made, including a police sub-inspector, for selling spurious liquor. - **Two SITs** set up to investigate and plan action against liquor mafia. - Political leaders criticize the **prohibition policy** and call for a review. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/cities/bihar-hooch-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-28-rjd-accuses-nitish-kumar-govt-of-fuzzing-data-1725104), [The Hindu](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/bihar-hooch-tragedy-continues-as-death-toll-increases-oct-18-updates/article68768130.ece)

Death toll in Bihar hooch tragedy reaches 28 with several hospitalised.
Incident occurred in Siwan and Saran districts; 79 admitted to hospitals.
12 arrests made, including a police sub-inspector, for selling spurious liquor.
Two SITs set up to investigate and plan action against liquor mafia.
Political leaders criticize the prohibition policy and call for a review.