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Pune hooch deaths rise to 22; several officials suspended

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Pune hooch deaths rise to 22; several officials suspended

Bereaved family members mourn after several people died following the consumption of suspected spurious liquor, at Phugewadi area of Pimpri Chinchwad, in Pune district, Maharashtra, on May 29, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI Seventy four years old Tarabai Shivnath Netke is still in a state of shock, though she reported to work hours after her…

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Spurious liquor kills 15 in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; 8 held, probe ordered

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Spurious liquor kills 15 in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; 8 held, probe ordered

At least 15 people have died in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad after consuming spurious liquor over the last three days, police said on Friday. Eight people have been arrested, including the main accused, Karnal Singh Virkha. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed the police commissioners of both cities to conduct a coordinated investigation and find…

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