Uttar Pradesh: 22 dead from consuming spurious liquor, five arrested
The toll is likely to rise as 28 others are still in critical condition.
Family members of those who died after consuming spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh.
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PTI
At least 22 people have died in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh since Friday night after consuming spurious liquor, PTI reported. The toll is likely to rise as 28 others are in a critical condition at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, an official said.
“According to figures available to us, 22 people have died after consuming illegal liquor,” Aligarh District Magistrate CB Singh told NDTV. “I have confirmed the figure from the medical officer. We are, however, still awaiting the official reports on this.”