Spurious liquor kills 6, hospitalises 25 in dry state Gujarat's Bhavnagar

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Six people died and 25 were hospitalised in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, after consuming methanol-laced liquor served at a party hosted by a police officer. The adulterated alcohol was found in bottles labelled as Royal Stag whisky, manufactured and sold locally within Bhavnagar. Victims experienced severe symptoms including breathlessness and vision loss, with doctors warning of potential kidney complications. Authorities have detained several suspects in connection with the illicit liquor supply. The State Monitoring Cell has launched an investigation, including into allegations that police delayed reporting the incident.

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