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Crime
Death toll from illicit hooch in Gujarat rises to 13, police widen probe
✍️ India Today
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 03:03 PM
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The death count from consumption of illegal liquor in Gujarat has reached 13, prompting authorities to broaden their investigation.
The number of fatalities linked to the consumption of illicit liquor in Gujarat has climbed to 13, according to official figures released by the state police. The victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, succumbed after ingesting a locally produced hooch that is believed to be contaminated with toxic substances.
Gujarat, a dry state where the sale and possession of alcohol are prohibited, has witnessed a series of such incidents in recent years. Following the latest deaths, police teams have intensified field operations, seizing suspected batches of the illegal brew and detaining individuals suspected of manufacturing or distributing it.
Authorities have announced that the probe will now cover a wider network of suppliers and transport routes, aiming to dismantle the clandestine operation behind the tragedy. Families of the deceased have been offered medical assistance and counseling, while the police continue to gather forensic evidence to determine the exact cause of the poisonings.
Gujarat, a dry state where the sale and possession of alcohol are prohibited, has witnessed a series of such incidents in recent years. Following the latest deaths, police teams have intensified field operations, seizing suspected batches of the illegal brew and detaining individuals suspected of manufacturing or distributing it.
Authorities have announced that the probe will now cover a wider network of suppliers and transport routes, aiming to dismantle the clandestine operation behind the tragedy. Families of the deceased have been offered medical assistance and counseling, while the police continue to gather forensic evidence to determine the exact cause of the poisonings.