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The sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar in 2016. (File) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Monday he was deeply saddened by the deaths in the alleged alcohol tragedy at Motihari in East Champaran district, announcing aid of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the victims. victims. The death toll rose to 26 on Monday, with four more people losing their lives after consuming the fake alcohol, police said.
“I am deeply saddened by what happened in Motihari...I know that most of the people who die in such incidents are from the economically weaker sections...Despite our best attempts, alcohol incidents do occur in the state and people die after consuming fake alcohol. alcohol," Kumar told reporters.
“We have decided to provide free Rs 4 lakh to each of the relatives of the deceased. But, the amount will only be paid if their relatives declare in writing to the respective District Court that the death occurred after consuming illicit alcohol. They will also have to disclose the source from which the alcohol was purchased,” he said.
He also said that relatives will have to declare that they will encourage people to stop drinking alcohol and support state government prohibition laws.
The sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar in April 2016.
The compensation amount will be provided by the Chief Minister's Relief Fund, Kumar added.
