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Tragic Toll Rises in Bihar: Illicit Liquor Claims 8 Lives, Hospitalizes Dozens in Siwan and Saran

Patna, India — The state of Bihar is grappling with a severe crisis as eight individuals have lost their lives after consuming counterfeit spirits. Fatalities were reported from two districts, where Siwan saw six deaths and Saran accounted for two. The incident also left over a dozen people in critical condition, with authorities fearing that the death toll may increase. In response to the tragedies, local hospitals are stretched thin. Siwan alone had 15 patients …

Arkansas Man Pleads No Contest to Attempted First Degree Murder in Shawnee Liquor Store Stabbing

Shawnee, KS — A 35-year-old Arkansas man has pleaded no contest to attempted first-degree murder following a brutal attack on a liquor store employee in Shawnee, Kansas. The incident, which occurred last June, raised serious concerns about safety in local businesses. Amanjit Singh entered the plea last week, according to the Johnson County District Attorney’s office, acknowledging his role in the violent episode without contesting the charges. The attack happened at Stonebridge Liquors located at …

Methanol-Laced Bootleg Liquor Claims 54 Lives in Tamil Nadu, Dozens Hospitalized

Kallakurichi, India — At least 54 individuals have died and many more remain hospitalized in the Tamil Nadu region of India after consuming bootleg alcohol contaminated with methanol. The tragic incident began unfolding on Wednesday, with officials now scrambling to counter the widespread impact of this poisonous concoquetion. Local authorities have reported that nearly 200 people required medical attention since the incident, with continuing efforts to treat the affected individuals across several hospitals. Victims, including …

Liquor Store Employee Fatally Shot During Confrontation with Suspected Thieves in Cicero

CICERO, Ill. – A tragic incident unfolded at a local liquor store in the suburban area of Cicero, where a 23-year-old store clerk was fatally shot in the head following a confrontation with two alleged thieves. The altercation occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Portrillo Liquors located at 2126 S. Cicero Ave., according to local authorities. The victim, identified as Sebastian Rodriguez by the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, reportedly attempted to prevent the suspects from …

Investigation underway after explosion damages liquor store in Kallithea neighborhood

ATHENS, GREECE – Police are currently investigating an explosion that occurred overnight, causing damage to a liquor store in the district of Kallithea. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries from the blast that took place at 3 a.m., although nearby establishments and parked vehicles sustained damage as well. In response to the incident, authorities took swift action by sealing off the area for investigation, with bomb disposal experts on the scene to gather evidence. During …

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 …