Bihar : The number of deaths in the Hooch tragedy rose to five on April, 3rd, 2026.The tragedy accrued in Bihar’s East Champaran, in Motihari district. Death toll is expected to go further more as many people are struggling for life in hospitals. The incident has reignited the fierce political debate over the state’s total prohibition policy, in place since 2016. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Schiffli Embroidery Ethnic Dress | Fit and Flare | Knee Length (Available in Plus Sizes)
Initial deaths were reported in Turkauliya and Raghunathpur in Motihari. The first death was reported on Thursday, on Friday four more were hospitalised and dyed, five remain in hospitals and in critical conditions, while seven others are discharged from the hospital after the treatment.
Police have done 12 arrests so far Special Investigation Team and Anti-liquor Task Force are carrying raids in Parsauni and Mushhari to catch the main supplier who supplied the illicit liquor.
The Political Blame-game
RJD’s Tejasvi Yadav says 1300 people have dead since 2006 due illicit liquor and he completely blames the government for having banned the illicit liquor. The ban is encouraging the liquor mafia. Major Terror Bust in UP: Anti-Terrorist Squad Dismantles ISI Sleeper Cell Targeting Lucknow’s Public Spaces; 4 Suspects Under Custody
Even within the NDA, Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi admitted that the state machinery has "failed" to effectively enforce the ban on ground. From Garden City to Pollution Crisis: CES Report Warns of 'Mythical' Green
Jan Suraaj Party’s Manoj Bharti visited the victims' families, calling the deaths a result of the government's "miserable failure." High time the Government starts a crackdown on Mafia, before too many people become victims.