Twenty fatalities have been reported in Siwan after locals consumed tainted liquor. Authorities have arrested three individuals and launched a special investigation. The incident has sparked political controversy,

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.

The incident also led to a political slugfest in the state, with the opposition questioning the availability of hooch despite 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,

In Siwan, Bihar, 20 people died from spurious liquor. A Special Investigation Team is formed to investigate the tragedy and ensure accountability.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

At least six people died and 14 others were hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in dry Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts

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.

The Congress on Thursday slammed the NDA dispensation over several fatalities in Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts due to consumption of spurious liquor, with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul G

Over 20 people lost their lives after consuming spurious liquor in Siwan district of Bihar. 4 people died in similar incident in Chapra district on October 17. SIT has been formed and an FIR has been lodged against 8 people: Chapra SP Kumar Ashish.