In Uttar Pradesh, death toll in the spurious liquor case in Kushinagar and Saharanpur districts has reached 19.
Nine deaths were reported from Kushinagar and ten people died in Saharanpur district after they consumed illicit liquor yesterday. Death toll is likely to rise as many persons are still admitted in hospitals and their condition is reported to be serious.
Four police officials including one station officer and one sub inspector have been suspended. One excise inspector and 4 constables have also been suspended.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Principal Secretary Excise to take departmental action both District Excise Officers and directed a 15 day joint operation of Excise and Police against spurious liquor operatives.
Chief Minister has also directed the District Magistrates to ensure that proper medical care is given to the affected persons.
State government has announced ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakhs to the deceased and Rs 50 thousand to those undergoing treatment in hospitals in Kushinagar and Saharanpur.