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.
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.
(Published 31 March 2020, 02:29 IST)