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A deadly mix of country liquor and methanol, ordered online by Yogesh Vhankade, has been identified as the cause of 15 deaths in Pune. Investigations reveal Vhankade diluted the illicit liquor to increase profits, selling it to Karnail Singh Virka, who then distributed it to victims. Police have established the entire supply chain and arrested multiple individuals.

A devastating spurious liquor tragedy has claimed 15 lives in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Nine individuals, including the alleged methanol mixer, have been arrested. The Chief Minister termed the incident a murder, with investigations revealing illicit liquor laced with a methanol-like substance. Authorities are working to dismantle the entire network responsible for this deadly trade.

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A heart-wrenching event occurred in Supaul district, where Manoj Kumar, a 62-year-old grocer, lost his life when a car escaping a police pursuit collided with him. The vehicle, thought to be loaded with over a thousand bottles of illicit Nepali liquor, first crashed into a tractor before tragically hitting Kumar. Authorities have since apprehended two suspects who fled the scene.

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A shocking double murder in Govindpuri, Delhi, has led to the arrest of the victim's cousin. Police apprehended Saurabh Sahu after a brief shootout. He allegedly confessed to killing his cousin and her son due to drug addiction and resentment over financial matters. The teen was killed trying to intervene.

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Sarkhej police in Ahmedabad registered a prohibition offense after a bootlegger escaped a liquor distillation unit, leaving behind his motorcycle. The "accused" motorcycle, a black-and-red Hero Splendor, was officially named in the FIR as the bootlegger vanished into bushes. Police seized 240 liters of country liquor and 1,100 liters of wash, with the motorcycle valued at Rs 30,000.

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Bengal's election results are out after a tense, seven-week contest marked by voter silence and a clamor for change. Unprecedented voter roll discrepancies excluded millions, while a record turnout of 92.94% saw many voting out of fear. The outcome remains unpredictable, with anti-incumbency and voter roll issues creating complex cross-currents.