Poisonous liquor wreaks havoc in Pune-Pimpri Chinchwad: More than 17 people died; 8 arrested including main supplier, know its symptoms and methods of prevention

A very heart-wrenching incident has come to light from Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad area of ​​Maharashtra, which has shocked the entire state. More than 17 people have lost their lives here allegedly due to drinking poisonous (illegal) liquor. After this horrific tragedy, there is mourning in many houses in Phugewadi and Hadapsar areas of Pune, while many people are still fighting for their lives in the ICU of the hospital. After this major incident, the Maharashtra government has immediately come into action mode and in view of the seriousness of the matter, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the police and excise department to root out this illegal business. According to information received from administrative officials, 7 people have died due to consumption of suspected liquor in Phugewadi area of ​​Pimpri-Chinchwad, while 5 people have been confirmed dead in Pandhare Mala area of ​​Hadapsar, Pune. At the same time, NCP (Sharad Chandra Pawar) leader Rohit Pawar has described this incident as very sad and claimed that till now a total of 18 people have lost their lives including Hadapsar and Phugewadi. Strict action by CM Fadnavis: 8 arrested including the main bootlegger. After this tragic accident, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad police to take strict action with immediate effect. Following the order of the Chief Minister, the State Excise Department and the local police launched a major joint operation. Police have arrested Yogesh Wankhede, the main accused who was supplying poisonous liquor in both Phugewadi and Hadapsar areas. In this case, a total of 8 people including the main supplier have been detained so far. The Chief Minister has said in clear words that this is a very serious crime and the strictest sections of the law will be imposed on the accused. The entire network and ecosystem behind this entire black business will be completely destroyed. Why does this alcohol become deadly? Initial investigation and forensic inputs have revealed that methanol was mixed in this illicit liquor. Methanol is a highly poisonous and chemical element, which is used only in factories or industrial work. But in order to earn more profit, the mafia making illegal and raw liquor mixes it with normal liquor, which directly acts as a slow poison for the human body. Since the odor and color of ethanol (common alcohol) and methanol are almost identical, it is generally very difficult to identify them by sight or smell. Symptoms of poisonous liquor: From beginning to severity If a person has unknowingly consumed adulterated or poisonous liquor, then its symptoms emerge very rapidly on his body. To understand this, see the table given below: Stages of symptoms Main effects seen on the body Initial symptoms are uncomfortable and severe pain in the head, extreme dizziness, nausea and continuous vomiting. Serious symptoms include complete blurring of vision or blindness, severe stomach cramps and pain. The most serious condition is extreme difficulty in breathing, suffocation, turning blue of the body and ultimately the patient going into coma or death. Prevention and Caution: Keep these things in mind Trust the licensed shops: Do not consume raw or country liquor (Hooch) sold locally without any government hologram, label or barcode. Always buy certified products only from shops authorized by the government and recognized by the Excise Department. Be alert if there is a chemical smell: If the liquor smells like paint thinner, nail polish remover or has a very bitter and pungent chemical smell, then it may be completely adulterated. Throw away such alcohol immediately. Reach the hospital in time: If any person’s health deteriorates after drinking alcohol, he has blurred vision or has severe stomach pain, then without wasting a minute, immediately take him to the nearest big hospital (where there is ICU facility). In cases of alcohol poisoning, the first 2 to 4 hours are considered the most important (golden hour) to save the life of the patient.