Authorities in India’s western state of Gujarat are investigating an incident in which at least 28 people died and more than 50 were admitted to hospital after drinking spurious liquor, an official said on Tuesday (July 26). Industrial methyl alcohol stolen from a chemical unit was used to make the spurious liquor, Gujarat’s Director General of Police, Ashish Bhatia told reporters. Cases have been registered and 13 persons have been named, of whom a majority have been rounded up. The incidents took place in the adjacent districts of Ahmedabad and Botad, Mr Bhatia said. Deaths from illegally produced alcohol, popularly called hooch or country liquor, are common in India, where few drinkers can afford branded spirits.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 26, 2022 22:42 UTC