Spurious liquor kills 15 in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; 8 held, probe ordered

At least 15 people have died in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad after consuming spurious liquor, prompting an investigation by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Excise Department. Yogesh Wankhede, who brought ethanol without permission, is suspected of preparing the illicit alcohol at a location in Hadapsar before supplying it to vendors. The deaths occurred over three days, with residents expressing anger towards authorities for allegedly failing to prevent the sale of illegal liquor. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.