At least 21 dead, 30 fighting for life after drinking counterfeit alcohol in India

Nearly two dozen people have died and as many as 30 others are still fighting for their lives after consuming counterfeit alcohol in India’s western Gujarat state.

The incident occurred on Monday morning when residents in Rojid village in Barwala and Botad towns in the state were admitted to government-run hospitals after they started feeling seriously ill.

Two died in the morning and another five lost their lives while undergoing treatment during the day. Three more died during treatment late on Monday night, said Ashish Bhatia, Director General of Police in the state.

About 30 people are still undergoing treatment at various government hospitals in Bhavnagar, Botad, Barvala and Dhandhuka, and some are said to be critical.

Himmat Bhai, who is recovering at a hospital in Barwala, told local media that he fell ill after purchasing the liquor from a bootlegger on Sunday night.

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