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  • Bihar Hooch Tragedy: 10 More Die After Consuming Spurious Liquor, Death Toll Rises To 35 |

    Ten more people have died after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in Bihar’s Siwan and Saran districts, raising the death toll to 35, according to officials. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Nilesh Kumar, confirmed that 28 deaths were reported in Siwan, while seven fatalities occurred in Saran. Victims in Siwan were primarily from the Maghar and Auriya panchayats, while those in Saran were from Ibrahimpur village under the Mashrakh police station’s jurisdiction.

    More Victims Fighting for Their Lives

    Several people are still in critical condition across various hospitals in Siwan, Saran, and Patna. Though locals claim the victims consumed illicit liquor, the exact cause of death will be determined after post-mortem examinations. The identities of the deceased and those receiving treatment have not yet been disclosed by officials.

    Special Investigating Teams Formed

    In response to the tragedy, Director General of Police Alok Raj announced that two Special Investigating Teams (SITs) have been set up. One team, operating at the local level, will focus on the criminal aspects of the incident, while another team from the Department of Prohibition will study similar cases across the state to devise a strategy to prevent future occurrences. So far, 15 individuals have been arrested in connection with the tragedy, and three chowkidars from the affected areas have been suspended.

    Government and Political Reactions

    Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed the state’s police chief to closely monitor the investigation and ensure strict action against those responsible. He has also tasked top officials from the Department of Prohibition and Excise to visit the affected areas for a thorough inquiry.

    Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav, of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has criticized the Nitish Kumar-led government, accusing it of institutional corruption. In a post on X, he labeled the incident as a “mass murder” and questioned the efficacy of the liquor ban, which was imposed more than eight years ago.

    Political Blame Game Intensifies

    The tragedy has sparked a political war of words, with opposition parties criticizing the liquor ban’s enforcement. Tejashwi Yadav has accused the state government of allowing a black market for illegal liquor to thrive, claiming that the nexus between politicians, police, and the liquor mafia has resulted in a flourishing illegal trade worth over ₹30,000 crore. 

    Yadav also pointed to government data, which suggests that more than 300 people have died due to spurious liquor consumption since the ban was implemented.

    BJP Defends Liquor Ban

    Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal defended the state’s prohibition policy, calling it essential for reducing crime, particularly against women. He condemned those calling for the ban’s removal, accusing them of having ties to the liquor mafia. Jaiswal reassured the public that those responsible for the latest deaths would be brought to justice and reiterated the state’s commitment to maintaining the liquor ban for the safety and well-being of its citizens.

    Suspension of Police Officers

    As part of the response, show-cause notices have been issued to five police personnel, and senior police officers have been directed to personally oversee the investigation. The government aims to tighten enforcement of the prohibition policy and prevent future incidents of illicit liquor consumption.

    With Inputs From PTI

  • Seized liquor stolen from police station in Gujarat, 15 other folks together with constable booked

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    AHMEDABAD: A big amount of seized liquor was once stolen from Piplod police station in Dahod, Gujarat, a state with a strict ban on liquor.

    A complete of 15 other folks, together with a police constable from the similar police station and 7 GRD jawans had been charged in reference to the incident.

    The State Tracking Mobile (SMC) of Gujarat Police confiscated 916 containers of liquor containing 28,336 bottles price Rs 46.42 lakh from a truck parked close to a resort within the district on Sunday. On the Piplod police station, an offence was once registered for a similar. The seized liquor was once moved to the police station’s
    proof room.

    After a while, the Superintendent of Police. (SP) Rajdeep Sinh Jhala of Dahod gained data that some liquor containers had long past lacking from the Piplod police station. In order that they checked on the police station and came upon that 23 liquor containers had been lacking.

    SP Rajdeep Sinh Jhala advised The New Indian Specific, “I gained a video the place it displays a petroleum pump close to the police station, separated through a five-foot wall. Within the video, there’s a particular person status between them, putting a field at the motorcycle from the police station facet. A uniformed police officer was once additionally visual in the similar video.”

    “We due to this fact made the verdict to inspect the inventory on the Piplod police station, which we had seized and moved to the proof room of the station on Sunday. Along side different officers, I arrived on the police station, to ensure the inventory, and it was once discovered that 23 liquor containers and 10 bottles from the inventory had been if truth be told lacking.”

    The incident of field robbery was once reported at Piplod police station. Each the CCTV photos from the police station cameras and the ones from a close-by petrol pump had been in moderation tested. The photos printed that the crates containing liquor had been taken one after the other and passed over to folks at the different facet of the police station’s compound wall. An auto-rickshaw and a automotive had been used as approach of shipping for the stolen alcohol.

    “The heist was once dedicated through 15 other folks, together with a policeman who is operating as a motive force, seven Gramm Rakshak Dal (GRD) Jawans who’re running underneath the similar police station, one volunteer from the site visitors brigade, and 6 others had been booked,” SP stated.

    “Ten other folks had been arrested till Thursday,” stated Assistant Superintendent of Police, Limkheda Vishakha Jain.

    In July 2023, a an identical incident came about within the Gir Somnath district of Saurashtra. It concerned the arrest of a police constable and 3 guards of the gram Rakshak dal (GRD) from the Sutrapada police station. They had been allegedly stuck promoting a seized liquor consignment that was once acquired throughout a
    vehicle-checking operation.

    AHMEDABAD: A big amount of seized liquor was once stolen from Piplod police station in Dahod, Gujarat, a state with a strict ban on liquor.

    A complete of 15 other folks, together with a police constable from the similar police station and 7 GRD jawans had been charged in reference to the incident.

    The State Tracking Mobile (SMC) of Gujarat Police confiscated 916 containers of liquor containing 28,336 bottles price Rs 46.42 lakh from a truck parked close to a resort within the district on Sunday. On the Piplod police station, an offence was once registered for a similar. The seized liquor was once moved to the police station’s
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    After a while, the Superintendent of Police. (SP) Rajdeep Sinh Jhala of Dahod gained data that some liquor containers had long past lacking from the Piplod police station. In order that they checked on the police station and came upon that 23 liquor containers had been lacking.

    SP Rajdeep Sinh Jhala advised The New Indian Specific, “I gained a video the place it displays a petroleum pump close to the police station, separated through a five-foot wall. Within the video, there’s a particular person status between them, putting a field at the motorcycle from the police station facet. A uniformed police officer was once additionally visual in the similar video.”

    “We due to this fact made the verdict to inspect the inventory on the Piplod police station, which we had seized and moved to the proof room of the station on Sunday. Along side different officers, I arrived on the police station, to ensure the inventory, and it was once discovered that 23 liquor containers and 10 bottles from the inventory had been if truth be told lacking.”

    The incident of field robbery was once reported at Piplod police station. Each the CCTV photos from the police station cameras and the ones from a close-by petrol pump had been in moderation tested. The photos printed that the crates containing liquor had been taken one after the other and passed over to folks at the different facet of the police station’s compound wall. An auto-rickshaw and a automotive had been used as approach of shipping for the stolen alcohol.

    “The heist was once dedicated through 15 other folks, together with a policeman who is operating as a motive force, seven Gramm Rakshak Dal (GRD) Jawans who’re running underneath the similar police station, one volunteer from the site visitors brigade, and 6 others had been booked,” SP stated.

    “Ten other folks had been arrested till Thursday,” stated Assistant Superintendent of Police, Limkheda Vishakha Jain.

    In July 2023, a an identical incident came about within the Gir Somnath district of Saurashtra. It concerned the arrest of a police constable and 3 guards of the gram Rakshak dal (GRD) from the Sutrapada police station. They had been allegedly stuck promoting a seized liquor consignment that was once acquired throughout a
    vehicle-checking operation.

  • BJP assaults Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel government on ‘liquor ban’

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    RAIPUR: One of the crucial key ballot guarantees by means of the ruling Congress forward of the Meeting polls 2018 was once on liquor ban, which is now rumbling politically in Chhattisgarh with the opposition BJP gearing-up to sharpen its assault at the Bhupesh Baghel govt. The elections within the state are due subsequent yr. 

    Whilst the opposition has been constantly challenging overall prohibition within the state, the Congress isn’t expressing any disinclination, however countered that the method on liquor ban might not be executed just like the demonetisation. It’ll be executed at the foundation of the observations compiled by means of the 3 committees constituted by means of the federal government. The Congress maintained that it is going to assessment the chances of last down liquor gross sales.

    The state well being minister T S Singhdeo just lately expressed reservations over Chhattisgarh most likely changing into an entire ‘dry state’. “Liquor will also be banned in round 61 construction blocks however enforcing prohibition within the tribal spaces will not be imaginable,” he stated.Political observers believed that liquor ban promise by means of Congress celebration it sounds as if gained the appreciation from the ladies who represent just about 50 in keeping with cent of the electorate within the state.

    3 committees comprised professionals, social staff and legislators have been shaped to review the possibility of prohibition within the state. “According to observations of the committees the federal government will begin motion. We have now corresponded with 4 states that imposed liquor ban referring to learn about excursions, however have now not won any reaction to this point. The method will start when we obtain the answer,” stated Satyanarayan Sharma, who heads a political committee on liquor prohibition. 

    All over the final 3 years and a part, most effective 3 conferences of the committee have been held.The BJP Mahila Morcha has introduced a big marketing campaign in opposition to the state govt on liquor ban and crime in opposition to ladies.

    “There shall be a month-long programme proper from the village degree to district around the state. On November 3, the Morcha will organise a mega rally that can see the participation of 1 lakh ladies,” stated Saroj Pandey, BJP MP.

    RAIPUR: One of the crucial key ballot guarantees by means of the ruling Congress forward of the Meeting polls 2018 was once on liquor ban, which is now rumbling politically in Chhattisgarh with the opposition BJP gearing-up to sharpen its assault at the Bhupesh Baghel govt. The elections within the state are due subsequent yr. 

    Whilst the opposition has been constantly challenging overall prohibition within the state, the Congress isn’t expressing any disinclination, however countered that the method on liquor ban might not be executed just like the demonetisation. It’ll be executed at the foundation of the observations compiled by means of the 3 committees constituted by means of the federal government. The Congress maintained that it is going to assessment the chances of last down liquor gross sales.

    The state well being minister T S Singhdeo just lately expressed reservations over Chhattisgarh most likely changing into an entire ‘dry state’. “Liquor will also be banned in round 61 construction blocks however enforcing prohibition within the tribal spaces will not be imaginable,” he stated.Political observers believed that liquor ban promise by means of Congress celebration it sounds as if gained the appreciation from the ladies who represent just about 50 in keeping with cent of the electorate within the state.

    3 committees comprised professionals, social staff and legislators have been shaped to review the possibility of prohibition within the state. “According to observations of the committees the federal government will begin motion. We have now corresponded with 4 states that imposed liquor ban referring to learn about excursions, however have now not won any reaction to this point. The method will start when we obtain the answer,” stated Satyanarayan Sharma, who heads a political committee on liquor prohibition. 

    All over the final 3 years and a part, most effective 3 conferences of the committee have been held.The BJP Mahila Morcha has introduced a big marketing campaign in opposition to the state govt on liquor ban and crime in opposition to ladies.

    “There shall be a month-long programme proper from the village degree to district around the state. On November 3, the Morcha will organise a mega rally that can see the participation of 1 lakh ladies,” stated Saroj Pandey, BJP MP.

  • BJP leaders Uma Bharti, Pragya Thakur search liquor ban in MP

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    BHOPAL: Senior BJP chief Uma Bharti on Friday sought general prohibition within the party-ruled Madhya Pradesh, a requirement counseled through her colleague and Lok Sabha MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur who, alternatively, added that “liquor works as a medication underneath ayurved if fed on in a restricted amount”.

    The BJP executive in Madhya Pradesh has simply unveiled a brand new excise coverage underneath which it has accepted putting in of house bars and slashed retail costs of liquor through 20 in line with cent.

    Former leader minister Bharti, in a chain of tweets in Hindi, mentioned within the first segment of her transfer for general prohibition, she had discussions with senior RSS staff, Madhya Pradesh BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma and Leader Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

    “Will get started the following segment from February 14, liquor ban and general prohibition in Madhya Pradesh will without a doubt happen,” she mentioned.

    She clarified that her marketing campaign for liquor ban was once no longer in opposition to the state executive.

    “It’s in opposition to liquor and intoxication. However it’s tricky to make those that are sitting in energy perceive,” the previous Union minister mentioned.

    BJP’s Bhopal MP Thakur additionally favoured a ban on liquor within the state.

    Answering a query at the factor on Thursday all through an match right here, Thakur mentioned, “Liquor prohibition is a should. As a result of (liquor intake) ends up in clashes in properties which is insufferable, this additionally forces many of us to devote suicide. Other folks get into despair or even many ladies finish their lives as a result of it.”

    “Girls do not drink, but if their husbands devour liquor it ends up in a wide variety of atrocities. So, those narcotics will have to be banned,” the Lok Sabha MP said.

    In a video on social media posted through the Madhya Pradesh Congress, Thakur, whilst answering a question, is heard pronouncing, “Whether or not liquor is reasonable or expensive, it really works as a medication in ayurved if utilized in a restricted amount. In a restricted amount, this can be a drugs whilst in a limiteless one this can be a poison. Other folks will have to perceive this.”

    Beneath the brand new excise coverage for 2022-23, the federal government has allowed sale of liquor in any respect airports within the state and likewise make a selection supermarkets in 4 large towns.

    Additionally, the federal government has made a provision of issuing house bar licenses to these incomes Rs one crore or extra every year.