The Maharashtra government has handed over the Pune spurious liquor deaths case to the CID after the death toll rose to 22. Authorities have suspended 22 police and excise officials as investigators seek to trace the source of the illicit liquor. Political leaders have promised strict action against those responsible. #punehoochtragedy #maharashtra #CIDprobe #liquordeaths

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.