Pune Tragedy: 13 Dead After Consuming Illicit Liquor, 13 Excise Officials Suspended
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13 die in Pune as toxic liquor claims lives; excise officials suspended, two arrested
A lethal batch of illegal alcohol in Pune has killed 13 people, prompting the suspension of 13 excise officers and the arrest of two senior officials.
On a quiet evening in the early hours of June 1, a gathering of friends in the Baner area of Pune turned tragic when a batch of illicit liquor knocked several of them off their feet.
The toxic brew, believed to be a cheap, locally‑produced spirit, left thirteen people dead and more than twenty others rushed to hospitals with severe symptoms ranging from vomiting to loss of consciousness.
Police who arrived on the scene soon discovered empty bottles that bore no legitimate branding, and a quick sweep of the neighbourhood uncovered several litres of the same unlicensed liquor hidden in a makeshift storage unit.
In the wake of the deaths, the state’s excise department acted swiftly – thirteen of its officials were suspended on the spot, accused of turning a blind eye to the illegal sale and distribution of the deadly concoction.
Two senior officers have also been taken into custody for further questioning, as investigators try to piece together how the liquor slipped through the cracks of regulation.
Authorities warned that the incident is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by the black‑market alcohol trade, urging the public to stay away from cheap, unlabelled drinks and promising tougher crackdowns in the coming weeks.
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