Seven people died allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s West Champaran district. Administration has ordered an inquiry, said a police officer on Sunday.
Police came to know about the deaths on Sunday though the first death had occurred four days ago and all seven bodies were already cremated, said the officer.
District Superintendent of Police Shaurya Suman said all the deaths were from Lauriya police station area.
Locals blamed the deaths on spurious liquor but SP said reason behind last two deaths was not hooch.
One was hit by a tractor, another had a paralytic attack, said Suman.
"The first death took place on January 15 though we came to know about the episode only today. The cause of the remaining five deaths was unclear as all seven bodies were cremated before the police were informed. We have set up an investigation team to find out the cause of the deaths," Suman told media.
West Champaran’s Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC), Sumit Kumar said it’s difficult to find out the cause of the deaths as all the bodies were cremated.
"The investigation team was directed to submit its report within 24 hours," Kumar told media.
Team will also find out who died in last three four days in Lauriya, he added.
A family member of one of the deceased said, "My brother Pradeep consumed liquor with his friend Manish. Both died."
Sale and consumption of alcohol was banned in Bihar by Nitish Kumar government in April 2016.
