Deadly Counterfeit Alcohol Crisis Escalates in Türkiye, Claiming Over 100 Lives Amid Government Crackdown

Istanbul, Türkiye – A mounting death toll linked to counterfeit alcohol consumption has struck Türkiye hard, with major cities Istanbul and Ankara witnessing 103 deaths in recent weeks, prompting intensified government crackdowns on illegal alcohol networks. Health officials report dozens still fighting for their lives in hospitals across these cities, suffering from severe methanol poisoning symptoms. Authorities have responded with a series of targeted raids and arrests. Recent operations in Istanbul alone have led to …

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Chaos at Maddur’s Sipayi Hotel: Denied Alcohol, Local Man Leads Violent Rampage Against Staff

Maddur, India—A dispute over alcohol consumption at a local hotel escalated into a violent confrontation, resulting in the hospitalization of two staff members, authorities reported Saturday. The incident, which occurred at Sipayi Hotel in Mandya on December 1, began when a group of patrons were prohibited from drinking on the premises, leading to a heated exchange. Late in the evening, the situation took a perilous turn as one of the patrons, identified as Manu from …

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Chaos at Ludhiana Eatery: Alcohol Dispute Leads to Vandalism and Robbery, Multiple Arrests Made

Ludhiana, India – Chaos erupted at a local eatery in Moti Nagar when a group of men allegedly attacked the establishment’s owner and a staff member after being asked to refrain from drinking alcohol on the premises. The incident, which included the vandalism of the shop and a robbery, has led to the arrest of one individual, with police pursuing other suspects. According to the police report, the confrontation started when the owner, Parminder Singh, …

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Fort Wayne Woman Arrested for Supplying Alcohol at Fatal Teen Party

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A tragic sequence of events unfolded at a house party in Fort Wayne, Indiana, earlier this month when a high school Halloween gathering spiraled into violence, resulting in the death of one teenager and injuries to several others. The Fort Wayne Police Department has since announced the arrest of a local woman in connection with the incident, charging her with multiple felonies for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors at the party. …

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Rising Concerns in Pune as Violent Assaults Over Alcohol Claims Multiple Victims

Pune, India — The community of Pune has been shaken by a series of violent assaults and robberies, both related to disputes over alcohol procurement, bringing about urgent calls for heightened safety measures in the area. Within just one week, two shocking incidents of brutality ensued, resulting in severe harm to the victims and raising fears among the local residents. The first of these incidents took place late Sunday evening in the Somnath Nagar region …

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Man who consumed alcohol and marijuana before crash that killed Garner family faces murder charges, search warrants show

Raleigh, North Carolina – A tragic crash in Raleigh, North Carolina has led to serious charges against the driver involved. According to search warrants, the driver, who has been charged with murder, had consumed alcohol and marijuana before the fatal collision that claimed the lives of the Garner family. The devastating incident unfolded as the driver, under the influence of alcohol and drugs, collided with the van carrying the Garner family. The search warrants revealed …

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Man in Shorts Fatally Shoots DJ at Bar After Being Denied Alcohol

Patna, India: A tragic incident unfolded late last night in Ranchi, Jharkhand, as a man fatally shot a DJ at a bar after being denied alcohol by the establishment’s staff. The CCTV footage revealed the shooter entering the Extreme Bar wearing only shorts, with his face concealed by a t-shirt. According to authorities, the accused, accompanied by four others, approached the bar around 1 am when it was already closed, and demanded to be served …

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Spike in Fatal House Fires in Estonia Linked to Indoor Smoking and Alcohol

Tallinn, Estonia – The high number of fire-related deaths in the first two months of the year in Estonia has raised concerns among officials, with many attributing the tragedies to indoor smoking and alcohol consumption. According to Janika Usin, head of the prevention department at the Rescue Board, a clear pattern emerges in these incidents, with victims typically being older individuals who may have disabilities, live alone, and lack smoke detectors in their homes. Usin …

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Dispute Over Alcohol Payment Escalates into Violent Attack on Liquor Store Staff in Gurugram

Gurugram, India – A dispute over attempting to take alcohol without payment led to a violent attack on a local liquor store’s staff by a group of over 30 individuals on the night of Feb. 15 in Gurugram, India. The brazen attack, documented by surveillance cameras within the establishment, unfolded when six individuals initially entered the shop under the pretext of purchasing alcohol. However, their seemingly routine transaction took a turn when, after procuring five …

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Quebec Coroner Urges Judges to Consider Alcohol Withdrawal in Sentencing: Report

INUKJUAK, Quebec – A Quebec coroner has recommended that judges take alcohol withdrawal into account when sentencing offenders not to consume alcohol. This comes after a 31-year-old man from Inukjuak in Nunavik died from complications associated with acute alcohol withdrawal. The man had been living with a serious alcohol condition at the time of his sentencing, as reported in a coroner’s report in December. The man, who had pleaded guilty to criminal offenses, was sentenced …

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