Death toll in Pune hooch tragedy climbs to 15, cops arrest eight; CM promises to 'dismantle entire spurious liquor ecosystem'
Large-scale harm to citizens due to toxic liquor is being treated as routine.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a crackdown on the illicit liquor trade following at least 14-15 deaths in Pune due to methanol-laced spurious liquor. The Pune police and Excise authorities suspect the liquor was laced with toxic substances, though the exact cause of death will be confirmed after post-mortem reports are received. At least three people remain in critical condition. Eight individuals have been arrested, including the bootlegger and illicit liquor joint owner, Yogesh Wankhede.
29 MAY 2026
— The Hindu
Spurious liquor kills 15 in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad; 8 held, probe ordered
30 MAY 2026
· THIS STORY — Deccan Herald
Following at least 14-15 deaths in Pune from methanol-laced spurious liquor, Maharashtra's Chief Minister ordered a crackdown on the illicit liquor trade.
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