West Bengal hooch tragedy: Death toll reaches 13
According to reports, over 30 people are still battling for live in hospital.
The tragedy struck as few men of two villages in East Midnapore district drunk liquor on Saturday evening and fell sick after consuming the spurious liquor. They were rushed to hospital nearby.
The parade of deaths started on Sunday at Narikeldaha and Kiyarana villages of Tamluk sub-division in East Midnapore district.
East Midnapore SP Alok Rajoria told IBNS on Monday afternoon: "Our investigation and raids are still underway. Few samples have been sent for tests. After getting the test and postmortem reports, will clarify the exact reason of the deaths."
"We have arrested 16 in connection with this case so fare and are interrogating them," he added.
Meanwhile, local mob ransacked and set the house of local hooch supplier Manik Das, who is still absconding, on fire on Monday morning. Police force went to the spot and resorted to lathicharge to bring the situation under control.
However, TMC MP Subhendu Adhikary and BJP leader Joy Banerjee visited hospital to meet the sick persons on Sunday night and Monday respectively.
(Reporting by Deepayan Sinha)
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