In Bihar, more than 20 people have died due to drinking poisoned liquor. Aaj Tak’s team reached Kherwa area of Siwan district on Thursday, where the highest number of deaths due to alcohol consumption occurred. The Sivan government has confirmed 20 deaths. But local people said the death toll had exceeded 30. According to sources, the health condition of people in villages near Helwa district started deteriorating due to consumption of poisonous liquor on Tuesday. The victims were admitted to hospitals in Sivan, Chhapra and Patna where many of them died.
More than 50 people were hospitalized for treatment due to drinking poisoned wine, and many were in critical condition. There are fears the death toll may rise. Many patients lost vision, and many complained of vomiting and chest pain.
Condolences passed from house to house
When Aaj Tak’s team arrived at Kherwa village, they found that almost every household in Musahari Tola village was in mourning, and there were corpses in every household preparing for cremation. In Musa Haritola, the bodies of two women are being brought for last rites and the bodies of two men have been brought from the hospital to their residence, after which the last rites were performed.
The deceased’s family admitted that the deceased drank alcohol on Tuesday night and his health deteriorated thereafter. Thereafter, when he was taken to the hospital, he died during treatment. The opposition also joined local people in accusing the government and administration of negligence and said counterfeit liquor trade was rampant in the area under police supervision.
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“Who is responsible for these murders?”
Former Bihar Deputy Prime Minister Tejashwi Yadav expressed anger over the incident, saying: “Under the protection of power, 27 people have been murdered due to poisoned liquor. Dozens of people have lost their lives. Eyesight. There is a purported ban on liquor in Bihar but the ruling leaders – liquor is available at every junction due to police and mafia links.”
He further said that so many people lost their lives but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar did not even express condolences. Hundreds of people are dying every day in Bihar due to drug, alcohol and crime, but this is normal for the chief minister, the pioneer of unethical and unprincipled politics and his kitchen cabinet.
Tejashwi Yadav says no matter how many people are killed, any action is shameful if taken against any officer? Instead, will they be rewarded? If liquor is available at every corner despite prohibition, isn’t that a failure of the Home Ministry and the Chief Minister? Is the Chief Minister conscious? Is the Chief Minister capable and able to think and act on such incidents? Who is responsible for these murders?
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CM Nitish orders inquiry
State Chief Minister Nitish Kumar recalled the poisoned liquor incidents in Sivan and Saran. The CM directed officials to visit the incident site and start investigation after getting complete information. He directed that action be taken against those involved in the liquor scandal. The Inspector General of Police has also been ordered to investigate. The CM appealed to the people of Bihar that drinking alcohol is a bad thing and the state has imposed a ban on alcohol and everyone should abide by it.
