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Poisonous liquor claims 14 lives in Sindh

Police have arrested suspect Bachal Magsi who is allegedly involved in manufacturing toxic liquor

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Hyderabad: At least 14 people died on Thursday after drinking poisonous, bootlegged liquor in district Tando Allahyar and Tando Adam of Sindh, police and rescuers said.

Seven more people died of drinking toxic liquor in Tando Allahyar as the death toll reached nine in the district.

Hyderabad Commissioner said a total of 14 people lost their lives due to alcohol poisoning, of which nine casualties were reported in Tando Allahyar, while Tando Adam witnessed five deaths.

Police have arrested the suspect, identified as Bachal Magsi, allegedly involved in making toxic liquor, commissioner Hyderabad said.

Families of the victims demanded police take action against the selling of toxic liquor.

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