2013 Azamgarh hooch tragedy

The 2013 Azamgarh hooch tragedy resulted in the deaths of 39 people in Azamgarh city of Uttar Pradesh state in India[1] due to consumption of hooch mixed with the methyl alcohol (methanol).[2] This is one of the worst hooch tragedies in the state.[3] Locals contested the death toll claiming 40 people had died in the incident.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Toll in UP hooch tragedy rises to 39". The New Indian Express. 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  2. ↑ "Azamgarh hooch tragedy: Toll reaches 40, police book 17 - Indian Express". Archive.indianexpress.com. 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  3. ↑ "Hooch tragedy death toll in Azamgarh rises to 37 : North, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 2013-10-19. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
  4. ↑ "Azamgarh hooch tragedy toll rises to 35 - Times of India". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2013-10-20. Retrieved 2016-09-02.
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