Eighteen people have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat, where the manufacture, sale and consumption of liquor is prohibited by the State.
More than 20 people are under treatment in Botad, Bhavnagar and Ahmedabad hospitals. According to sources, the death toll is likely to go up as many are said to be critical.
The deaths occurred in villages of Ahmedabad and Botad districts of Gujarat. The police have detained several people who were reportedly involved in selling spurious liquor in villages.
