Number of Death Increases to 5 Due to Spurous Liquor Consumption in Bihar’s Siwan

Siwan (Bihar): In Bihar, five people died and six lost their eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in the Siwan district. The incident occurred at Bala village under Lakri Nabiganj police station in the district.

The condition of 14 people is critical. Three people have been sent to Gorakhpur and 11 to Patna Medical College hospital for treatment.

Earlier, two persons lost their lives after consuming toxic liquor in the same place.

Reportedly, one of the dead persons died after consuming spurious liquor while the other one was declared brought dead at the Siwan hospital.

“One person was brought dead and five others are currently being treated at Siwan Hospital. The cause of the death is yet to be ascertained which will be cleared after the reports of post-mortem,” said Sub-Divisional Public Grievance Officer, Abhishek Chandan.

Apart from this, dozens of people are still unwell and the police have set up camps in the village.

The family members of the deceased said they had consumed spurious liquor last night, January 22. So far, twelve people have been arrested.