86 Dead In Punjab Toxic Liquor Case, 7 Excise Officials, 6 Cops Suspended | Read
The number of deaths in the Punjab hooch tragedy rose to 86 with 48 more people reported dead on Saturday after drinking poisonous liquor, prompting the state government to suspend seven excise and six police officials. Twenty-five people have been arrested so far amid opposition criticism and demands for the resignation of Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, who has warned of strict action against anyone found complicit in the case.
