<span style="color: #222222;">In Bihar, the number of casualties in hooch tragedy has gone up to 37 with four people including two Army Jawans died in Samastipur district today. While 17 people died in Gopalganj, 16 people lost their lives in Bettiah area of West Champaran. Over one dozen people are undergoing treatment in government and private hospitals.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">  </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been assigned to investigate the hooch tragedy in the state which has claimed many lives. Prohibition Minister Sunil Kumar said, the culprit will be punished.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">  </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">According to the families of the deceased, these men had consumed liquor on Tuesday night. Gopalganj Superintendent of Police Anand Kumar told AIR News that 19 people have been arrested in this connection. Station House Officers of Mohammadpur Police Station of Gopalganj district and Nautan Police Station of West Champaran have been suspended.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">  </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Expressing grief over the tragic incident, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, a thorough investigation will be conducted. He said, those found guilty of supplying spurious liquor will not be spared.</span>