The operation was launched on Friday following directions from senior excise officials after the tragedy exposed the scale of illicit liquor manufacturing and distribution networks operating across the region

Authorities in Pune are investigating a possible hooch angle following the deaths of eight individuals within 24 hours, primarily in the Phugewadi area

Authorities investigate methanol-laced liquor after eight deaths in Pune, detaining a bootlegger linked to the incidents.

At least 15 people have died and several others hospitalized after allegedly consuming suspected spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. Police have arrested eight…