At least 14 people died and six are in critical condition after consuming toxic alcohols in Punjab in northern India, authorities announced by the AP Tuesday. Police arrested seven people accused of having supplied the alcohol to five villages near the city of Amritsar, according to Higher Officer Singh. Medical teams have been sent to affected villages to check residents who may have consumed contaminated alcohol. Those who show symptoms are being produced in hospitals in the hope of preventing the number of deaths from increasing.
It has not yet been disclosed, which has caused the toxic liqueur. Deaths related to contaminated and locally manufactured alcohol are a recurring problem in India, especially in rural areas where cheaper and unregulated alternatives attract buyers. The authorities’ response includes both medical intervention and legal action, while investigators try to follow the chain of illegal alcohol and prevent other incidents. The episode highlights the risks in health and public security facilities facing communities where the demand for inexpensive alcohol persists in the midst of limited regulations. (This content was created using AI. Read our AI policy.)
