Azamgarh alcohol poisonings

The Azamgarh alcohol poisonings resulted in the deaths of 39 people in the city of Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, India, in October 2013,[1] due to consumption of moonshine mixed with methanol.[2] This was considered one of the worst alcohol poisonings in the state.[3] The locals have contested the death toll, claiming over 40 people had died in the incident.[4]

Aftermath

At least 12 people were arrested during several police raids. Some of the victims reportedly went blind.[5] Officials from the State's excise department, including the district excise inspector Om Prakash Singh, were suspended amidst a rising death toll.[6]

See also

References
  1. "Toll in UP hooch tragedy rises to 39". The New Indian Express. 19 October 2013. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  2. "Azamgarh hooch tragedy: Toll reaches 40, police book 17 - Indian Express". Archive.indianexpress.com. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  3. "Hooch tragedy death toll in Azamgarh rises to 37 : North, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 19 October 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  4. "Azamgarh hooch tragedy toll rises to 35". The Times of India. 20 October 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  5. "India police probe toxic alcohol deaths in Azamgarh". BBC News. 21 October 2013. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  6. "Hooch tragedy death toll in Azamgarh rises to 37". India Today. Retrieved 29 February 2024.


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