Poisonous liquor took 25 lives in Bihar, who is responsible, what action was taken?

Bihar News / Poisonous liquor took 25 lives in Bihar, who is responsible, what action was taken?

Bihar News - Poisonous liquor took 25 lives in Bihar, who is responsible, what action was taken?

Bihar News: Despite the liquor ban in Bihar, poisonous liquor has once again wreaked havoc, causing an atmosphere of mourning in Chapra and Siwan. According to recent reports, the death toll due to drinking poisonous liquor has risen to 25, and many people have lost their eyesight. These deaths in various areas of Saran and Siwan district have plunged the entire region into mourning. People are in grief and pain in every panchayat, where dead bodies are lying at the doors and the screams of children are heard.

Tragedy of Khaira village

The situation is even more serious in Khaira village of Siwan district, where 7 people have died simultaneously. There are screams in every third house of the village, the crying of women and the wailing of children is further increasing this tragedy. Amidst this painful incident, political demand to end the liquor ban has started rising, which raises the question whether the liquor ban in Bihar is just a sham?

Ground reality of liquor ban

Liquor ban has been in force in Bihar since 2016, but it is no secret that liquor is available in abundance in the villages. Every month there are reports of deaths due to consumption of poisonous liquor in some district or the other. The local administration often tries to burn the bodies quietly to hide the figures of deaths. The recent incident of burning 6 bodies together has further highlighted this problem.

Role of police and administration

After the deaths due to poisonous liquor in Bihar, the administration has suspended some watchmen. A senior police officer said that action will also be taken against the officers of the local police station. Last year in 2022, 72 people died due to consumption of poisonous liquor in the same area, but there has been no change in the situation.

Political rhetoric and allegations

This incident has also given rise to political rhetoric. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has directed the concerned officials to take strict action, while opposition parties have questioned the government. Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the government of killing 27 people due to poisonous liquor and all this is happening under the protection of the government. Questioning the failure of the government, he asked, "If liquor is available at every square and intersection despite the liquor ban, then is it not the failure of the Home Department and the Chief Minister?"

Conclusion

These deaths due to poisonous liquor in Bihar have not only caused harm to families but also raised the question whether the state government is able to implement the liquor ban effectively. Politics has heated up on this issue and anger is growing among the people. Until the reality of liquor ban is faced in Bihar, such tragic incidents may continue.