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Two dead, 19 hospitalized in Bhavnagar after illicit liquor poisoning; four arrested
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 01:48 PM
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Two people died and 19 others were rushed to hospitals after consuming illicit liquor in Bhavnagar, Gujarat. Police have detained four suspected bootleggers in connection with the incident.
Authorities reported that a batch of illegally manufactured liquor caused a sudden health emergency in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, leaving two victims dead and nineteen requiring medical care. The victims, who had consumed the unregulated spirit at a local gathering, were immediately taken to nearby hospitals where they received treatment for severe poisoning.
Medical officials confirmed that the deceased succumbed to acute toxicity, while the hospitalized patients remain under observation for complications related to the illicit brew. No further casualties have been reported as of the latest updates.
The Bhavnagar police launched an investigation and within hours apprehended four individuals suspected of producing and distributing the contraband liquor. The suspects are being held for questioning, and a broader raid on the alleged supply network is underway.
Health authorities have warned the public against consuming unlicensed alcoholic beverages, emphasizing that such products often contain harmful contaminants that can lead to fatal outcomes.
Medical officials confirmed that the deceased succumbed to acute toxicity, while the hospitalized patients remain under observation for complications related to the illicit brew. No further casualties have been reported as of the latest updates.
The Bhavnagar police launched an investigation and within hours apprehended four individuals suspected of producing and distributing the contraband liquor. The suspects are being held for questioning, and a broader raid on the alleged supply network is underway.
Health authorities have warned the public against consuming unlicensed alcoholic beverages, emphasizing that such products often contain harmful contaminants that can lead to fatal outcomes.