Hooch tragedy kills 25 in Bihar; 12 arrested, political slugfest escalates

At least 25 people in the districts of Siwan and Saran, Bihar, have died after consuming spurious liquor. Authorities have arrested 12 individuals for selling the illegal liquor. Special investigating teams have been set up to look into the incident. Spurious liquor incidents have continued despite Bihar's prohibition law implemented in 2016.