14 Die After Drinking Spurious Liquor in Punjab; 7 Held

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR: At least 14 people have died in Punjab’s Amritsar district after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, leading to the arrest of seven accused, officials said on Tuesday.

Police said six people have been hospitalised with complications caused by hooch.

The deaths occurred in villages — Bhangali, Patalpuri, Marari Kalan and Therewal, said the officials. Police probe revealed that methanol, which was used for preparing the hooch, was procured in bulk online.