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India death toll from tainted liquor hits 90
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by Sanjay Jha | May 20, 2008 at 08:29 pm
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In the IT capital of India Bangalore 90 people, mostly poor laborers, have died and more than a dozen have been hospitalized after consuming locally made impure Liquor. 56 deaths occurred in and around Bangalore, India's key information technology hub, and 21 died in neighboring Kolar district. Another 13 people died in a village just across the border with Tamil Nadu state.
In India, liquor stores and bars are routinely closed during elections to prevent politicians from handing out free alcohol in a bid to win votes.
Since the liquor went on sale, 90 people, mostly poor laborers, have died and more than a dozen have been hospitalized, according to a police officer in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state. The officer spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to reporters.
The officer said 56 deaths occurred in and around Bangalore, India's key information technology hub, and 21 died in neighboring Kolar district. Another 13 people died in a village just across the border with Tamil Nadu state.
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at 08:38 on May 23rd, 2008
Sanjay Jha, I like this story. It's good stuff.
well i do not have high regards for branded booz which is served it also contains spirit and essence and is not of good quality and that is because most indians do not know what quality means.
which is filling the coffers of vijaya mallaya