The eight deaths were reported from Narikeldaha and Kiyarana villages in Moyna police station limits in East Midnapore district, SP Alok Rajoria told PTI, adding that two persons have been arrested in this connection so far.
"Four persons from Narikeldanga village died yesterday and four from Kiyarana expired today. But it's still under investigation whether they perished after consuming spurious liquor or not. We have sent our team to look into the matter," Rajoria said.
"This has triggered panic in the area and people are rushing to hospitals even because of slightest uneasiness," he stated.
Series of raids are on at different places in and around Moyna Tehsil as part of the investigation, Rajoria said.
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