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14 Dead, 7 Arrested in Punjab Toxic Liquor Tragedy

5/14/2025

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Tragedy struck Punjab, India, as 14 lives were lost and six others critically ill from toxic liquor consumption. In response, authorities arrested seven suspects linked to the contaminated supply affecting five villages near Amritsar. As investigations unfold, medical teams rush to aid survivors, highlighting the ongoing battle against the dangers of illicit alcohol in rural areas.

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Story summary

Tragedy struck Punjab, India, as 14 lives were lost and six others critically ill from toxic liquor consumption. In response, authorities arrested seven suspects linked to the contaminated supply affecting five villages near Amritsar. As investigations unfold, medical teams rush to aid survivors, highlighting the ongoing battle against the dangers of illicit alcohol in rural areas.