In Pakistan, ten more people died today after consuming toxic liquor on Christmas eve in a town in central Pakistan, raising the death toll in the tragedy to 22. Over two dozen people were hospitalised in the town of Toba Tek Singh as their health deteriorated after consuming the alcohol in Mubarakabad Christian Colony, hospital officials said. Condition of 12 others is said to be critical and they have been shifted to Allied Hospital Faisalabad.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, authorities have formed an inquiry committee to probe the matter. The incident took place on 24th of this month in a Christian colony of Toba Tek Singh district. According to a police official, a father-son duo have been arrested for making the toxic liquor.
News On AIR | December 27, 2016 12:22 PM
10 more die after consuming toxic liquor in Pak, toll reaches 22