💨 Abstract

In Punjab's Amritsar, at least 21 people died, and six were hospitalized after consuming spurious alcohol laced with methanol. Ten individuals, including the alleged kingpin, distributors, and methanol suppliers, were arrested. Two police officers were suspended for negligence. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities vowing to bring all involved to justice and enact stricter measures to prevent future incidents. Methanol used in the liquor was procured online.

Courtesy: theprint.in