4 dead, many hospitalised after drinking poisonous liquor in Bhilwara
By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: January 29, 2021 19:00 IST2021-01-29T19:00:00+5:302021-01-29T19:00:00+5:30
4 people have died and several hospitalised after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, police said on ...

4 dead, many hospitalised after drinking poisonous liquor in Bhilwara
4 people have died and several hospitalised after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, police said on Friday. "We've seized nearby govt liquor shops & taken samples to determine cause of death," said Vikas K Sharma, Circle Inspector, Excise Department.
Rajasthan: Four died & several hospitalised after allegedly consuming poisonous liquor at Saran ka Khera village in Bhilwara, last night.
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"We've seized nearby govt liquor shops & taken samples to determine cause of death," said Vikas K Sharma, Circle Inspector, Excise Department pic.twitter.com/GNTrRe1DWg
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has suspended twelve police personnel and workers from the excise department. CM Gehlot has also announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for kin of deceased, and Rs 50,000 compensation for those under treatment, the state government said.