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Crime
Four Youths Die in Patna After Poisoned Drink; Police Suspect Deliberate Toxin Mix
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 09:36 AM
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Four young men in Patna died after consuming a drink laced with poison, not ordinary toxic alcohol, and police have identified a fifth person as a suspect.
Patna police have confirmed that the recent deaths of four young men were caused by a drink deliberately contaminated with poison, rather than by naturally toxic alcohol. Initial media reports suggested the victims had consumed poisonous liquor, but the investigation now points to a premeditated act of poisoning.
According to the police, evidence indicates that someone mixed a lethal substance into the beverage before it was served to the youths. The investigation has led to the identification of a fifth individual, who is now being held as a suspect in the case.
The incident, first reported by Amar Ujala, has sparked public debate as authorities also highlighted a possible romantic motive behind the crime, a narrative that has faced criticism from some quarters. The police continue to gather forensic evidence to substantiate the charge of intentional poisoning.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.
According to the police, evidence indicates that someone mixed a lethal substance into the beverage before it was served to the youths. The investigation has led to the identification of a fifth individual, who is now being held as a suspect in the case.
The incident, first reported by Amar Ujala, has sparked public debate as authorities also highlighted a possible romantic motive behind the crime, a narrative that has faced criticism from some quarters. The police continue to gather forensic evidence to substantiate the charge of intentional poisoning.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities urging anyone with additional information to come forward.