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Four youths die after drinking toxic alcohol in Beddedna, Patna
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 06:18 PM
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Four young men from Beddedna village in Patna’s Flood‑thana area died after ingesting poisonous liquor, despite being taken to a primary health centre and later referred to a tertiary facility.
Patna district’s Flood‑thana area witnessed a tragic incident in Beddedna village when four young men consumed a batch of illicit liquor that turned out to be poisonous. The victims, who were reportedly sitting together and drinking, soon experienced severe symptoms that required immediate medical attention.
Paramedics rushed the men to the nearest primary health centre, where they received basic life‑saving measures. As their condition continued to deteriorate, the health officials referred them to a higher‑level hospital in Patna for advanced treatment. Despite the referral, all four succumbed to the effects of the toxic alcohol.
Local authorities have been alerted to the incident, and an investigation is underway to trace the source of the contaminated liquor. The case highlights the persistent risk of illicit alcohol consumption in the region and underscores the need for stricter monitoring of alcohol distribution.
Paramedics rushed the men to the nearest primary health centre, where they received basic life‑saving measures. As their condition continued to deteriorate, the health officials referred them to a higher‑level hospital in Patna for advanced treatment. Despite the referral, all four succumbed to the effects of the toxic alcohol.
Local authorities have been alerted to the incident, and an investigation is underway to trace the source of the contaminated liquor. The case highlights the persistent risk of illicit alcohol consumption in the region and underscores the need for stricter monitoring of alcohol distribution.