Nitish Kumar conducts high level meeting over liquor ban in Bihar

Investigations, arrests and seizures related to illicit liquor were discussed during the meet.

22 arrested in Assam hooch tragedy; death toll rises to 157; Cong demands CBI inquiry

Altogether, 22 people have been arrested in connection with the incident from the two districts, police said.

Maximum casualties were reported from Golaghat and Jorhat districts of the state.

The only way to control this is to keep strict watch on methanol production for industrial and other use.

Deceased worked at Assam tea garden, 11 others in critical condition.

Officials of the Excise Department, following a tip-off were present at a naka on Ratia Road bypass bridge.

However, the police got hold of one of the accused.

Operation “Yellow Water” was launched on the night of September 24 and continued till the night of September 26, a police official said.

After the incident was reported, five policemen were suspended for negligence in duty, police said.

According to Delhi police, he was evading the court proceedings of his previous cases and was declared a proclaimed offender.