Over 25 people died in various parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand after allegedly consuming spurious liqour on Friday.
Following deaths of over 16 people who died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Kushinagar and Saharanpur of Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced ex gratia of Rs 2 lakhs to the kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 to those undergoing treatment in hospitals, state principal secretary Avinash Awasthi said.
“Taking the cognizance of deaths, CM has directed the District Magistrates to ensure proper medical care of affected persons,” the official said.
Taking action in the matter, DM Anil Kumar said that Sub-inspector of Excise along with four others has been suspended. Inspector in-charge of Tarya Sujan Vinay Pathak and four others have also been suspended.
The UP CM has directed the Principal Secretary, Excise to take departmental action against both district Excise Officers and directed a 15 day joint operation of Excise and Police to take action against spurious liquor operatives. DGP has been asked by CM to fix responsibility of the police officers of the district. Principal Secretary said.
Taking cognizance of the issue, he further said that the government will initiate awareness programmes in the state.