Rahul mourns death of 30 people in Assam after consuming spurious liquor

Congress President Rahul Gandhi Friday offered condolences to the families of those who died after consuming spurious liquor in Assam's Golaghat district. At least 30 people, including seven women, died allegedly after consuming the liquor at a tea garden. Fifty others are undergoing treatment at various hospitals, a district official said.

"I am saddened by the incident which occurred in Assam's Golaghat area. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims. I hope that those undergoing treatments get well soon," Gandhi said in a Facebook post. It is believed that more than 100 people -- labourers at Salimira tea garden -- consumed the spurious liquor on Thursday night, BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia said.

Police have arrested two people in connection with the deaths. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has ordered an inquiry into the incident. Two excise officials of the district have been suspended.