International Desk: At least 65 people have died in India’s Bihar state after drinking poisonous alcohol, news agency ANI reported.

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According to the report, the deaths toll increased due to consumption of poisonous liquor in two villages of the state. However, since 2016, the sale and consumption of alcohol has been banned in the region. It is alleged that alcohol is still being sold and consumed.

It is known that the victims started vomiting after drinking alcohol in Saran district of Patna, the capital of Bihar. After that, the situation became worse for them.

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The country's local media reported that many died on the way to the hospital and others died while undergoing treatment. Officials in the country fear that the death toll may rise.

Bihar Chief Minister and United Janata Dal chief Nitish Kumar said in the Assembly on Friday that the families of people who lost their lives due to drinking illegal liquor will not get government assistance.

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He said that in the states where the opposition parties are in power, the media magnifies such incidents. BJP is responsible for this.

The National Human Rights Commission of India has sent a notice to the Bihar government and the state police chief over the death due to consumption of toxic liquor.

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Incidentally, at least 42 people died in Gujarat last July after drinking adulterated liquor. In 2020, 120 people died due to alcohol consumption in Punjab.

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