UP: Spurious liquor kills 18 in Azamgarh, probe ordered

Azamgarh (Uttar Pradesh ) [India], July 9 (ANI): Batch of toxic spurious liquor killed at least seven people taking the toll up to 18 and sickened many more in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh city.

The District Magistrate has ordered a Magistracy probe in to the matter.

Meanwhile, the police has raided various dubious locations and arrested nine liquor traders in the connection.

The police has constituted of five teams to nab the culprits. The Excise department is also making relentless efforts to bring guilty to book.

Probe is on and further details are awaited. (ANI)

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