While three were admitted to the rural hospital (RH) at Wani as their health condition deteriorated, three others died at home. (Representational photo)Six people died after consuming sanitiser as substitute for liquor at Wani town in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district on Friday and Saturday. Three of them were admitted to Wani RH on Friday after they complained of vomiting, stomach ache and black out. Since sanitiser largely contains alcohol, the Wani incident has brought to light a new problem of addicts resorting to consuming sanitiser. “We have appealed to people to refrain from consuming sanitiser as it can prove deadly as it is evident from the recent case,” Bhujbal said.

Source: Indian Express April 24, 2021 15:01 UTC