West Bengal: Six people die after consuming hooch in Howrah

Kolkata: At least six people died in Howrah's industrial Ghusuri area on Wednesday after they allegedly consumed locally made brew last night, police and eyewitnesses said.

Strict action should be taken against officials guilty for hooch problem: BSP chief Mayawati

Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati has advocated for strict action against the officials responsible for the deaths caused due to spurious liquor in Uttar Pradesh.

Maharashtra: Driver held for transporting scum used for making hooch

Kolhapur, Apr 6 (UNI) A tanker driver on Saturday was sent to police custody till April 8, on the alleged charge of illegally transporting sugarcane residual known as scum, which is used for manufacturing low-quality liquor.

Assam hooch tragedy toll touches 155

Guwahati, Feb 25 (UNI/IBNS) The death toll in Assam hooch tragedy has reached 155, with nearly 100 deaths reported from worst-hit Golaghat district, with the toll on the rise for the fifth day today since the first deaths were reported.    

After hooch tragedy, Assam Assembly raises united voice against illicit liquor

Guwahati, Feb 25 (UNI) With hooch claiming over 150 lives in the state, the Assam Legislative Assembly today raised an united voice to fight illicit liquor and hand out exemplary punishment to those responsible for this tragedy.

26 dead, 40 hospitalised in Assam hooch tragedy, CM orders inquiry

Guwahati, Feb 22 (IBNS): At least 26 people, including 11 women, have died and 40 others hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in a tea garden in Assam’s Golaghat district.