Bihar Hooch Tragedy Claims Six Lives

The Bihar hooch tragedy has resulted in six deaths, with 12 arrests made. A special investigation team is probing the incident in East Champaran, where illicit liquor consumption is suspected. A political controversy has arisen in the state following this breach of the 2016 alcohol ban.

The toll from the Bihar hooch tragedy increased to six as another victim succumbed after consuming spurious liquor in East Champaran district, officials report.

District Magistrate Saurabh Jorwal confirmed 12 arrests related to the deaths, which have stirred political controversy due to Bihar's 2016 alcohol ban. A murder case was filed, and victims' families await post-mortem results to confirm causes.

A special investigation team is probing the incident. Searches for the alleged supplier are underway, involving district police and the Anti-Liquor Task Force, as authorities address failures in enforcing the ban.

(With inputs from agencies.)