<span style="color: #222222;">The number of dead after consuming illicit liquor in Assam has risen to 102. Over 200 patients are undergoing treatment.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Most of the deaths have been reported in Golaghat district while others have occurred in Jorhat. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Golaghat Deputy Commissioner said, several people are still undergoing treatment and some more have been admitted. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The state government has announced an ex-gratia payment of 2 lakh rupees each to the next of kin of those who died in the tragedy. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Official sources said that 50 thousand rupees have been announced for those undergoing treatment. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal visited Jorhat Medical college and hospital today to meet the patients. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Additional medical teams have been deployed. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Police have arrested 12 persons for producing illegal liquor so far. Meanwhile, a drive against spurious liquor was launched across the state on Saturday.</span><br />''