Two die after consuming 'spurious liquor' in Odisha’s Dhenkanal

At least two persons have reportedly died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Bampha village under Rasol police station in Dhenkanal district on Saturday.

The deceased have been identified as Manmatha Samal and Prafula Samal of Bampha village. They are estimated to be between 45 and 55 years old.

According to sources, both Manmatha and Prafula had consumed country-made liquor on Friday afternoon. Following the consumption, they reportedly experienced chest pain and shortness of breath.

Both were immediately admitted to Hindol Medical Centre for treatment, but unfortunately succumbed today.

While it is suspected that the deaths occurred due to the consumption of toxic liquor, the exact cause will be confirmed only after a thorough investigation.

Earlier in June, at least two youths from Bhubaneswar’s Laxmisagar locality died, and five others were critically ill and were hospitalised after consuming suspected spurious liquor. 

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According to sources, two young men from Laxmisagar allegedly died after consuming adulterated foreign liquor sold from a liquor outlet at Old Station Bazaar on Cuttack-Puri Road in Bhubaneswar. The liquor store, which had been officially closed, was accused of illegally selling spurious alcohol.