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Hooch claims 14 lives in Andhra Pradesh

Hyderabad, Jan. 27 (ANI): Spurious liquor claimed at least 14 lives in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh state.

Several hooch victims are being treated at different hospitals.

The authorities have formed seven teams to locate rest of the victims, who had consumed hooch on Tuesday, and bring them to the hospital for treatment as soon as possible.

"After what happened in Amalapuram, we convened a meeting with the chief minister and our first priority is to locate all those who have consumed the illicit liquor and provide them medical," said Gopala Krishna Dvivedhi, Collector, East Godavari.

The tragedy has prompted the Andhra Pradesh Government to order a probe into the incident.

Reportedly, the government has also extended financial assistance to the affected families. (ANI)

Hooch death toll rises to 180 in Karnataka

Bangalore, May 23: The death toll in the hooch tragedy in Karnataka has risen to 180 with the death of 30 more victims, police said. Labourers in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu bought the liquor, and sold it in plastic pouches from illegal shops after lacing it with chemicals. At least 20 dealers were arrested by Thursday and 25 state customs officials suspended, but police said they were still unable to trace the source of the liquor sale. Police are investigating whether.....
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