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The Times of India

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Hooch deaths continue despite 10 years of prohibition

Bihar's long-standing ban on alcohol now confronts a harsh truth, with more than 360 fatalities attributed to hooch, including the devastating incidents in Saran and Siwan. Despite law enforcement efforts resulting in numerous arrests, the shadow of illicit liquor remains pervasive, underscored by the latest tragedies in East Champaran.

20 Apr 2026 11:42 pm