Bihar Hooch Tragedy Claims 25 Lives Amid Alcohol Ban

The consumption of toxic homemade liquor in Bihar has resulted in multiple deaths, raising questions about the effectiveness of the state's prohibition laws.

At least 25 people have died after consuming spurious alcohol in Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, with the death toll expected to rise.
Preliminary investigations suggest the liquor was tainted with poisonous methyl alcohol mixed with industrial spirit.
Authorities have arrested 12 individuals linked to the incident and formed special investigation teams to probe the matter.
The tragedy has sparked criticism from opposition leaders, who accuse the government of failing to enforce the liquor ban effectively.
Families of the victims are required to pledge support for the liquor ban to receive compensation from the state government.