Kolkata: Six people have died and thirty others were critically injured after consuming toxic alcohol in Burdwan district of West Bengal, reports said.
West Bengal: 6 dead and 30 critical after consuming toxic alcohol in Paraj area of Burdwan district; DM and SP at the spot. pic.twitter.com/Nsr72Qf7LJ
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An official told IANS that the six people died and others fell seriously ill after consuming toxic country liquor. The incident took place in Burdwan district on Monday night.
“As many as 25 persons consumed the liquor suspected of containing some toxic substances,” BR Satpathi, director of Health Services said.