Thirteen persons died in Pune district after allegedly drinking spurious liquor, PTI reported on Friday.Eight persons have been arrested in connection with the case, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said.One of the persons arrested was identified as Yogesh Wankhede, a resident who allegedly brewed and supplied the alcohol, PTI reported.Of the deaths, eight were reported from Phugewadi in Pimpri-Chinchwad and five from Pune city.Several victims reported similar symptoms before their deaths, including dizziness, uneasiness, frothing at the mouth, breathing difficulties and a sudden drop in heart rate, the Hindustan Times reported.Fadnavis said the police and the excise department were investigating the “entire ecosystem” behind the incident.He said that the substance involved in the case appeared to be “something like methanol” but added that the police would provide more details after the investigation is completed.Methanol is a toxic industrial alcohol that can cause illness, blindness or death if consumed.Edited by Nachiket Deuskar.