Hyderabad: Death toll from liquor consumption swells to 16

HYDERABAD  -   The death toll of the moonshine liquor consumption in a village in Tandojam town of Hyderabad swelled to 16 on Thursday, although the local police confirmed five deaths only. Relatives of the victims told reporters that at least four more people died late Wednesday night and early Thursday.  Narsingh Kolhi, brother of deceased Neelo Kolhi while talking to reporters confirmed that his brother passed away on Thursday after suffering severe health condition due to consumption of liquor. According to him, his brother died at their home. He urged the authorities to take notice of the incident and bring to the book all those responsible for the open sale of moonshine liquor. The Hyderabad police, meanwhile, claimed that five suspects were arrested during the raids.

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