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In yet another hooch tragedy in dry Bihar, at least 36 people have died in the Saran district.

Police on Monday said they have arrested the son of BJP legislator Jogeshwar Garg in a dowry harassment case. Prakash surrendered before the police on Sunday evening after the high court vacated the stay on his arrest, they said. Rajasthan Shocker: BJP Leader Jogeshwar Garg’s Son Prakash Arrested for Dowry Harassment.

The assistant jailer and constable were sent to the district hospital for medical examination, where it was confirmed that they had consumed alcohol, and a case was filed against them.  

If liquor is legalised, then the state could collect a sum of around Rs 600 to Rs 700 crore approximately as state revenue from the fees of excise duty, value added tax and liquor license or permit, the Manipur chief minister said.

Sales and consumption of alcohol are prohibited in Prime Minister's home state

"The government is incurring a loss of 15,000 crore due to liquor prohibition, but it is being sold openly. So in whose pocket is this money going?" AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj said.

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At least 32 people have died in Bihar since Holi on Friday, 18 March, due to suspected consumption of spurious liquor. At least 12 people have died in Banka and three in Madhepura after drinking hooch.

At least 14 people have allegedly lost their lives after consuming spurious liquor during Holi celebrations in Banka, Bhagalpur and Madhepura districts of Bihar.

Bans in few "dry states" in India have in no way dissuaded supply. In fact, it has promoted bootlegging which compromises the very health and safety of consumers.