SAGAR: District Collector Pratibha Pal told mediapersons that reports of illness and deaths allegedly linked to illicit liquor consumption had emerged since morning and an investigation was underway at the Civil Hospital.
At least 11 people passed away after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, while nearly 35 others were admitted to hospitals.
On Sunday, officials said that some of those undergoing treatment are said to be in critical condition and have been referred to Bundelkhand Medical College and the District Hospital in Sagar, IANS reported.
District Collector Pratibha Pal told mediapersons that reports of illness and deaths allegedly linked to illicit liquor consumption had emerged since morning and an investigation was underway at the Civil Hospital.
“There have been reports of illnesses and deaths allegedly caused by the consumption of illicit liquor since morning, and an investigation is underway at the Civil Hospital,” she said.
After reports came out, medical teams were deployed to the affected areas, including Naura and Ghugru villages, to screen people who may have consumed liquor.
Doctors, who are treating the affected patients, highlighted symptoms like cyanosis, or bluish discolouration of the body, and muscle rigidity.
The District Collector has urged anyone who had consumed any type of liquor in the past 24 to 48 hours, or was experiencing symptoms, to undergo immediate medical screening.
“Our team of doctors and the SDM team are also present in the surrounding areas, including the two identified villages of Naura and Ghugru, for screening. Anyone experiencing symptoms or who has consumed any type of liquor in the last 24 to 48 hours should get screened by a doctor,” IANS quoted the senior official as saying.
The District Collector noted that people could also approach the Civil Hospital or any other health facility for screening.
As a precautionary measure, the administration sealed half-a-dozen liquor shops in the area, while officials were directed to collect samples of the suspected liquor.
Senior officials, including the Sagar Commissioner, the Inspector General, the Collector, and the Superintendent of Police, visited Naura and Ghugru Khurd villages, met affected families and reviewed arrangements for those undergoing treatment, the report stated. - The Statesman/ANN
