07-09-2009, 05:45 PM
<b>Hooch Tragedy: Death toll climbs to 86, bootleggers detained</b>
pioneer.com
PTI | Ahmedabad
The death toll in the hooch tragedy rose to 86 with another 38 persons falling victims in more areas in the City today as the police launched a crackdown arresting over 450 bootleggers and sealing scores of illicit liquor dens across Gujarat.
Angry people took to streets damaging municipal buses and stoning police personnel as the Narendra Modi government faced intense criticism over one of the worst hooch tragedies in the state which is a dry state.
The fatalities could go up further after the tragedy unfolded on Tuesday since some of those hospitalised after consuming the spurious brew are in a serious condition, police said.
"The death toll due to consumption of spurious liquor has risen to 86," police control room officials said. Over 100 people are under treatment in various hospitals.
People from different parts of the city like Odhav, Amraiwadi, Raipur, Rakhial and Raipur continued to be admitted to hospitals.
The mounting deaths sparked public anger as protests were held in different parts of the city and the state against the inaction of police and government on illegal liquor dens.[/QUOTE][QUOTE]
pioneer.com
PTI | Ahmedabad
The death toll in the hooch tragedy rose to 86 with another 38 persons falling victims in more areas in the City today as the police launched a crackdown arresting over 450 bootleggers and sealing scores of illicit liquor dens across Gujarat.
Angry people took to streets damaging municipal buses and stoning police personnel as the Narendra Modi government faced intense criticism over one of the worst hooch tragedies in the state which is a dry state.
The fatalities could go up further after the tragedy unfolded on Tuesday since some of those hospitalised after consuming the spurious brew are in a serious condition, police said.
"The death toll due to consumption of spurious liquor has risen to 86," police control room officials said. Over 100 people are under treatment in various hospitals.
People from different parts of the city like Odhav, Amraiwadi, Raipur, Rakhial and Raipur continued to be admitted to hospitals.
The mounting deaths sparked public anger as protests were held in different parts of the city and the state against the inaction of police and government on illegal liquor dens.[/QUOTE][QUOTE]