The Motihari hooch tragedy investigation has taken a major turn after police arrested a suspected spirit supplier from Lucknow. Officials say the accused supplied industrial spirit that was later used to make illegal liquor linked to the deaths in Bihar.
Police said the Motihari hooch tragedy exposed a wider network of illegal liquor traders. Investigators found that the accused allegedly ran a fake company in Ghaziabad and supplied toxic spirit through this network. Authorities tracked the suspect after examining supply records and financial transactions.
The hooch tragedy in East Champaran district caused several deaths and left many others sick after they consumed spurious liquor. The toxic drink reportedly contained methanol, a dangerous industrial chemical that can cause blindness or death.
Police teams conducted raids in several cities while tracing the supply chain. Officials said they are now identifying other people involved in the illegal liquor trade. Further arrests may follow as the investigation continues.
