Three deaths were reported from the Mashrak area, while two people died in Panapur. Family members said the victims had consumed liquor shortly before their health suddenly worsened. Some victims complained of severe uneasiness and loss of vision before they died.

Local residents said several others in nearby villages also fell sick after drinking the suspected liquor. Many patients are receiving treatment privately in different places.

Police and district officials reached the affected villages and started an investigation. Doctors sent the bodies for post-mortem to confirm the exact cause of death. Officials said the truth will become clear only after medical reports arrive.

The district administration has placed Chapra Sadar Hospital on alert. Authorities have also launched raids to track illegal liquor networks in the region.

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The Chapra hooch tragedy came to light after a 50-year-old man from Dhenuki village suddenly fell ill on Wednesday night. His family rushed him to a private doctor in Panapur market, where he died during treatment. His relatives later performed the cremation quietly.

Another man from Dubouli village also became seriously ill the next morning. His family took him to Patna for treatment, but he died later that day. Family members claimed that poisonous liquor caused the death.

Meanwhile, several people from nearby villages such as Dhenuki, Dubouli, and Khajouli have reportedly fallen sick. Around five people are said to have lost their eyesight and are receiving treatment secretly at different locations. Authorities have started an investigation, but officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause.

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