12 Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Amritsar’s Majitha; Key Accused Arrested
At least twelve people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Amritsar’s Majitha area, officials reported on Tuesday. Police have made swift progress in the case, arresting eight individuals, including the main supplier and the suspected kingpin behind the illegal liquor network. Authorities have also extended the investigation beyond Punjab’s borders to trace the origins of the illicit alcohol.
Victims and Affected Villages
The tragedy has struck three villages in the region:
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Bhangali Kalan: Balbir Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and Romanjit Singh (alias Romi)
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Marrari Kalan: Major Singh (alias Modu), Paramjit Singh (alias Pamma), Sarbjit Singh (alias Shabba), and Tasveer Singh (alias Sikandar Singh)
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Threawal: Joginder Singh (alias Manna), Karnail Singh (alias Mahant), and Jeeta (alias Siti)
Police stated that three youths each from Bhangali and Marrari Kalan, and two from Threawal have died. The toll could rise as several other individuals remain in critical condition.
Investigation Underway
According to Majitha SHO Aabtaab Singh, preliminary findings suggest that all the victims consumed liquor from the same source on Sunday evening. Some victims died the following morning, but local residents cremated them without notifying the authorities. Police only learned about the deaths later that evening, prompting an immediate investigation.
Key Arrests
Among those arrested are:
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Prabhjit Singh, identified as the main local supplier of the liquor.
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Sahib Singh, alleged kingpin of the illicit distribution network, apprehended in Rajasansi.
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Four others who allegedly distributed the liquor in nearby villages.
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Two more suspects, Arun Kumar and Sikander Singh, were arrested subsequently.
Statewide Crackdown
With the case pointing to a wider network, police teams have been deployed outside Punjab to track down the companies or individuals suspected of supplying the toxic liquor. The crackdown is part of a broader effort to dismantle the illicit alcohol trade and prevent further casualties.
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