<br/>The death toll in Varanasi hooch tragedy rises to 15 however unconfirmed reports has mentioned 23 people have lost their life till this morning. DIG police of Varanasi told AIR Allahabd correspondent this morning that two accused has been sent to judicial custody and gangstar act has been imposed on them. He said that police and excise teams are engaged to seize the illegal liquor points. The DIG police told AIR that more than 2000 liter of illegal spurious liquor was seized till late last night Meanwhile the District Magistrate of Varanasi Ravindra has given order for magistrate inquiry in this hooch tragedy. Two main accused are still absconding, the police officer said that process for seizure of their property (Kurki) has been initiated.
News On AIR | February 19, 2010 12:48 PM
UP hooch tragedy toll rises to 15