The death toll from the consumption of spurious liquor in Sangrur, Punjab, has risen to 21, with more than 20 individuals hospitalized, some in critical condition, and around 23 people have consumed the illicit alcohol. The tragic incident has prompted a special investigation, with eight arrests made, including a mastermind, and three FIRs lodged. The victims consumed illegal alcohol made from pure ethanol. Among the arrested is Harmanpreet Singh. The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with political opponents highlighting the failure to curb illicit liquor trade. Union Minister Anurag Thakur and Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar have publicly condemned the state's response, emphasizing the tragedy's impact on the community and questioning the effectiveness of the government's campaign against drugs and alcohol. The Election Commission of India has sought a report on the incident.
#WATCH | Sangrur illicit liquor case | Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann met with the families of the deceased in Gujran village, earlier today https://t.co/eedoNQdqvx
#AnuragThakur hit out at Punjab CM #BhagwantMann over the deaths of 21 people due to the consumption of spurious liquor. https://t.co/so1pWGm9pK
#WATCH | Sangrur: After meeting the family members of those who were affected by the consumption of illicit liquor, Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar says, "It is Bhagwant Mann's area. He should have come here before everyone else. He could have looked after Arvind Kejriwal… https://t.co/jaXF3z19Su https://t.co/A7hHcwb4AX
#WATCH | Sangrur illicit liquor case | Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "21 people died in a state due to illicit liquor and their CM (Bhagwant Mann) is sleeping in Delhi. He has not even spoken 2 words or taken any action against alcoholism... Punjab CM reached Delhi to… https://t.co/ixp01JhhoJ
#WATCH | Sangrur illicit liquor scam | Delhi: Union Minister Anurag Thakur says, "21 people died in a state due to illicit liquor and their CM (Bhagwant Mann) is sleeping in Delhi. He has not even spoken 2 words or taken any action against alcoholism... Punjab CM reached Delhi to… https://t.co/dhfjssoZuo
#WATCH | Sangrur: Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar meets with family members of those who were affected by the consumption of illicit liquor. (Source: Sunil Jakhar's office) https://t.co/meboyo1Q1E
#WATCH | Sangrur illicit liquor case | Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann meets the bereaved families in Sangrur. The death toll stands at 20. https://t.co/FP3k8UJpe6
VIDEO | Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) arrives in Sangrur to meet the kin of those who died in the spurious liquor case. https://t.co/50vvc9n8I1
VIDEO | Here’s what BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) said on deaths in Sangrur spurious liquor case. “It is a very unfortunate incident that happened in Sangrur. About 21 people died after the consumption of illicit liquor. BJP sympathises with the victims'… https://t.co/VKPpAJrei2
#WATCH | Delhi: BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra says, "The way 21 people have died in Sangrur due to illicit liquor in the last 4 days and this tally can even increase is very sad. BJP has its sympathy with the victims' families. It's more unfortunate because this is the… https://t.co/2fvT4Nrze9
#Punjab: Death toll due to consumption of alleged spurious liquor in several villages of Sangrur district rose to 21 while more than 20 persons are in hospitals, among them some are stated to be critical. The Election Commission of India has sought a report from Chief Secretary…
#WATCH | Chandigarh: On Sangrur illicit liquor case, Punjab ADGLO Gurinder Singh Dhillon says, "Around 23 people have consumed and are admitted to various hospitals. Three FIRs have been lodged in the case... The complainants in these FIRs are those who have lost a family member.… https://t.co/B8l7iVDwNE
VIDEO | Here’s what Punjab ADGP Law and Order Gurinder Singh Dhillon (@gurinipspb) said on the spurious liquor deaths case. “In this case, we have registered three FIRs and have arrested eight accused, including the mastermind of the incident. Whether it is a conspiracy or… https://t.co/Sm5vuOm4yO
VIDEO | Here’s what Punjab ADGP Law and Order Gurinder Singh Dhillon said on the spurious liquor deaths case. “In this case, we have registered three FIRs and have arrested eight accused, including the mastermind of the incident. Whether it is a conspiracy or something else is… https://t.co/44pCh8J1nx
#WATCH | Chandigarh: On Sangrur illicit liquor Punjab ADGLO Gurinder Singh Dhillon says, "Around 23 people have consumed and are admitted to various hospitals. Three FIRs have been lodged in the case... The complainants in these FIRs are those who have lost a family member. Till… https://t.co/ZYy7bHYzpO
#WATCH | On death of 20 people in an illicit liquor case, BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "Aam Aadmi Party is so much in love with alcohol. It is a tool of corruption in Delhi and a weapon of death in Punjab. News has come out today that several people have… https://t.co/EUPrUOw1Wn
Kejriwal had said that once voted to power, he would run a campaign against drugs in Punjab. But see what is happening! Yesterday, over 20 people lost their lives in Sangrur due to consumption of spurious liquor. Imagine, if this is the condition of Chief Minister's district,… https://t.co/X9uNsq9d0I
#WATCH | Sangrur, Punjab: On death of 20 people in an illicit liquor case, Sangrur Civil Surgeon Dr Kripal Singh says, "Since Wednesday, we have received 40 patients. Out of 40, 20 patients have lost their lives. Out of the remaining 20, 11 have been referred to Patiala's… https://t.co/5tfRRJ291i
The death toll due to the suspected consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district has climbed to twenty, with six more persons succumbing, officials said. https://t.co/VIvJX5s21a
#Punjab: Death toll due to consumption of alleged spurious illicit liquor in several villages of Sangrur district rises to 20 with six more victims succumbed in hospitals.
#Punjab: The death toll due to consumption of spurious liquor in Sangrur district rises to 20 https://t.co/37APrl8KuX
Toxic Liquor Deaths In #Punjab's Sangrur Rises To 20, Special Probe Ordered https://t.co/IpBMOOvtvc
#WATCH | Sangrur spurious liquor deaths | ADGP Gurinder Dhillon says, "...20 deaths have occurred so far in the case..." #Punjab https://t.co/pkppSf5kEL
STORY | Punjab: Death toll in #Sangrur spurious liquor case rises to 20; SIT formed READ: https://t.co/ktSyzLTbDs https://t.co/vqKiMRWzYa
Sangrur Hooch Tragedy: Death Toll Rises To 16 After Consuming Spurious Liquor In Punjab https://t.co/RQGjRZEydc
Death Toll Rising As Arrests Made in Punjab Alcohol Apocalypse Dozens were sick and eight died after consuming illegal booze made from pure ethanol and sold in Sangrur. The 4 men arrested are charged with selling illicit alcohol, with one of them, Harmanpreet Singh being found… https://t.co/fG9DdUL5sY
#Punjab: Death toll due to consumption of alleged illicit liquor in two villages Guzran and Dandoli of Dirba area in Sangrur district rises to 8, as three more victims succumbed in hospitals.
#WATCH | Sangrur, Punjab: Three people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor. Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla says, "... Yesterday morning, police received information that many people are falling ill. Immediately local administration and police teams… https://t.co/W9Naf3Q8KM
#SangrurHoochTragedy: 8 Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor In Punjab https://t.co/nIaZ33HT0u
#WATCH | Three people died allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Sangrur, Punjab. Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla says, "Senior officials have gone to the area where this incident happened. SIT has been constituted and DC has also marked a magisterial… https://t.co/arvfeucdaU