The death toll due to alleged consumption of spurious liquor in a village here rose to seven on Monday, while eight people were undergoing treatment at a hospital in Allahabad, where the condition of two was critical. Following the incident, nine officials, including a sub-divisional magistrate and a circle officer, have been suspended and four people arrested. "Eight villagers from Khopa, Bhadedu and Devari are undergoing treatment in Allahabad," Additional Superintendent of Police Shailendra Kumar Rai said. Rai said SHO of Rajapur police station Anil Kumar Singh has been suspended. Those arrested include owner of liquor outlet in Bardwara Ramprakash Yadav and grocery shop owner in Khopa village Trilok Singh.

Source: Mint March 22, 2021 17:25 UTC