Coronavirus Lockdown: 1 dead, several critical in Assam after drinking raw spirit as substitute for liquor

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One person died on Monday and several others are in a critical condition in Assam's Jorhat district after consuming raw spirit as a substitute for liquor, the supply of which has been crippled due to the nationwide lockdown, police said on Monday.

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The incident occurred in Tarajan area on Sunday night when a group of people, mostly daily wagers, drank raw spirits mixed with cold drinks, a police officer said.

One person died on Monday and the condition of others is critical, he added.

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