Six persons have died in the last five days at Phakirapahari village in Giridih district, prompting the district administration to send a team of doctors to ascertain the cause, a state government official said on Sunday.
Saria Sub-divisional Officer Ram Kumar Mandal said the family members of the victims claimed that all of them felt a burning sensation in the chest and vomited before collapsing to death.
The deceased include an elderly man and a woman, Mandal said.
Local media reports have claimed that the deaths were connected to consumption of spurious liquor.
The SDO said that two persons are under treatment at hospitals in Ranchi and Saria.
Investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the deaths, police said.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app