At least 37 people died after using mulled wine In the Indian state of Bihar (northeast), where alcoholic beverages are prohibited, officials announced this Saturday.
The sale and consumption of alcohol is prohibited in many parts of the IndiaWhich has given rise to a thriving black market with clandestine distilleries resulting in hundreds of deaths every year.
According to the families of the victims, many of those who died had consumed locally made liquor called ‘mahua’ or ‘desi daaru’ during a wedding and other functions on Monday.
After drinking the liquid, many people complained of stomach pain and loss of vision. He also started vomiting.
More than 20 people died on Thursday and about a dozen people died on Saturday. admitted to hospital in critical condition.
“More than two dozen people have died in the last 48 hours,” he said. AFP A police officer said that 37 people have died so far.
The local press reported at least 71 deaths, but this figure could not be confirmed.
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The police have arrested over 100 people in the last three days for making and selling liquor illegally. The agents also seized 600 liters of brandy.
According to the International Association of Wine and Spirits, of the approximately 5 billion liters of wine consumed each year in the country, around 40% is produced illegally. India,
Secret alcoholic beverages are often adulterated with methanol to increase their alcohol level. Ingestion of this substance can cause blindness, liver damage and death. (AFP)
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