Nitish Kumar

Alcohol found from home of JD(U) leader in Bihar’s Chhapra
20 Dec

Alcohol found from home of JD(U) leader in Bihar’s Chhapra

Business CorrespondentCrime,
A joint team of the Chhapra Police and the Excise Department retrieved liquor from a JD(U) leader Kameshwar home in Marhaura. He is a state council associate of the JD(U). Alcohol from domestic and foreign brands was spotted in the house owned and rented out by the politician. Recently in there has been a incident in a state where over 70 people were killed after they consumed spurious liquor in the state. CM Nitish Kumar has debated and said that no recompense will be provided, as “those who drink alcohol will die”, even as his investigating team are yet to…
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Bihar hooch tragedy: Slugfest over compensation, on-spot inquiry as death toll reaches 70
18 Dec

Bihar hooch tragedy: Slugfest over compensation, on-spot inquiry as death toll reaches 70

Business CorrespondentCrime, Political,
The death rate in the Hooch tragedy in Saran district of Bihar has jumped up to 70 which is the highest in the last 6 years. Inspite of the strict rules and regulations against the consumption of alcohol, the system has not been successful in keeping a check on the illegal manufacture and sale of spurious liquor, which is easy to make and sold at cheaper prices. The incident came into light on Wednesday when approximately 9 people died due to the consumption of spurious liquor in the Saran district. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has decided to appoint…
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Nitish Kumar condemned for Poisonous liquor death, Says “If You Drink, You’ll Die”
16 Dec

Nitish Kumar condemned for Poisonous liquor death, Says “If You Drink, You’ll Die”

Priyanka BhowmickIndia, Political, ,
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today ruled out the possibility of compensating the families of those killed by fake liquor and said people should be "more cautious" whenever prohibition has been in place in the state from the year 2016.More than 30 people have died in Saran district in the latest tragedy, and the JDU-RJD government has faced protests from the BJP in and outside the assembly over alleged laxity in enforcing the ban. "Those who drink alcohol will surely die. We have an example in this case," Mr. Kumar answered a question. In Patna, the claim for compensation in…
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