ALIGARH (UTTAR PRADESH): Twenty two people have died so far after consuming illicit liquor in Aligarh, with five more persons succumbing on Saturday. However, locals say the number may rise further.
Aligarh police have registered three cases and arrested six persons in this case. Several officials including the district excise officer have been suspended. The district administration has however said that all deaths are not related to spurious liquor but there are other reasons as well. The matter is under investigation. Divisional Commissioner Gaurav Dayal said that there have been a total of 22 deaths so far due to the consumption of illicit alcohol in three police station areas of Aligarh.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP)'s Public Relations Officer, Krishna Kumar Singh, said the police have registered three cases and arrested Anil Chaudhary, an accused in the liquor smuggling racket, and six people. Two main accused are still absconding on whom a reward of Rs 50,000 each has been announced.
Following the incident, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended District Excise Officer Dheeraj Sharma, Excise Inspector Rajesh Yadav, Constable Ashok Kumar, Inspector Chandraprakash Yadav and Constable Ramraj Rana on charges of negligence. (IANS)
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