'Agar log peena hi chhodh dein...': Bihar Minister after hooch kills 36 in Nitish Kumar's dry state
In yet another hooch tragedy in dry Bihar, at least 36 people have died in the Saran district.
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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