Indian authorities announced on December 17 that 37 people had died after ingesting adulterated alcohol. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is banned in the Bihar region, where the tragedy occurred, leading some to suggest unofficially producing them.
poisoning to alcoholic beverages. In the Bihar region of India, where alcohol consumption is banned, 37 people have died after consuming adulterated drinks circulating on the black market, according to the country’s health authorities.
local drink
Mahua or Desi Daru are alcohols that are locally produced. If they are strictly forbidden for consumption, they circulate very easily on the black market and are very popular. Consumed by residents of several villages gathered at a wedding, they killed at least 37 people, some local media even gave the number of 62 victims.
The victims initially complained of stomach pains before vomiting and losing their sight. Already 22 confirm that the cause of death is in fact consumption of adulterated alcohol.
confiscated by health authorities 600 liters of alcohol Around 100 people have been arrested over the past three days, accused of being linked to the manufacture or sale of illegal drinks.
presence of methanol
Adulterated alcohol is a homemade drink that is cut with methanol to increase the alcohol content. If swallowed, it can cause serious liver problems, including liver failure.
Every year in France, hundreds of people die after consuming such black market drinks. Globally, TF1 claims to be consumed by 5 billion liters of alcohol, around 40% are produced illegally, leading to numerous poisonings due to lack of control over dosages and compositions.