In a tragic incident in Siwan, Bihar, at least 20 individuals have lost their lives after consuming spurious liquor, highlighting the ongoing issues surrounding illegal alcohol production in the region.

In Siwan and Saran districts, 24 people have died after consuming spurious liquor. Authorities have made arrests and initiated investigations, as political leaders criticize the government for failing to enforce the prohibition.

Defending the state government, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain noted that a "complete and strict" ban on liquor has been imposed in Bihar."Whoever is involved in this, will not be spared. CM Nitish Kumar is very strict about it,

Alok Raj, announced on Thursday that 25 people have died after consuming suspected spurious liquor in two separate incidents in the Siwan and Saran districts. In connection with the tragic event, twelve individuals have been arrested.

Twenty people have died in Siwan after consuming toxic alcohol, prompting the formation of a Special Investigation Team. Arrests have been made and criticism levied against the government for failing to enforce prohibition laws.

At least four people died, and several others hospitalized after consuming illicit liquor in Bihar’s Siwan, police said on Wednesday

Siwan (Bihar) [India], October 17 (ANI): 20 people have lost their lives in Siwan on Thursday after consuming spurious liquor, as per Siwan SP Amitesh Kumar. Chapra Superintendent Kumar Ashish said that a Special Investigation Team has been formed. Three people have been arrested and an FIR has been filed against eight people.

As many as 20 people died after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's Siwan district. An SIT has been formed to probe the incident.

Bihar police on Thursday said a total of 25 people have lost their lives so far due to the consumption of spurious liquor in two separate incidents in Sivan and Saran on Wednesday, adding that 12 people had been arrested for their role in the hooch tragedy.

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