Constable dies after consuming illicit liquor

Thursday, December 27, 2007, 22:32 [IST]

Thrissur, Kerala, Dec 27 (UNI) A police constable died and three others, including a policeman, were admitted to the hospital today after they consumed illicit arrack in a lodge here yesterday.

The deceased was identified as Hari (38), a native of Nedumangadu in Thiruvananthapuram.

The victims had consumed the illicit arrack along with Indian made foreign liquor at a party arranged on the eve of the marriage of Cheruthuruthy police station driver Shigil.

Though over 30 people had taken part in the party, only four were affected badly, possibly, due to excess consumption.

However, police registered a case and one person, identified as Manoj of Mattamppuram, near here, was taken into custody. The remaining arrack was recovered from the lodge.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-KERALA-LIQUOR

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