The death toll from the methanol-laced liquor tragedy in Bhavnagar has climbed to 11 following the passing of three more victims. Authorities are intensifying the crackdown on the illicit alcohol syndicate.

  • Total death toll from methanol poisoning has reached 11.
  • FSL reports found a lethal 38.59% methanol concentration in samples.
  • 14 out of 21 accused have been arrested so far.

The Bhavnagar district administration confirmed on Saturday that the death toll from the recent methanol-laced liquor tragedy has risen to 11. Three additional victims succumbed to the toxic effects of the tainted alcohol, spreading grief across at least three talukas. The perpetrators reportedly manufactured 25 cartons of this deadly concoction, distributing approximately 300 bottles to unsuspecting victims.

Detailed Victim Report

The latest deceased include Hardik Haresh Kilji (36) and Avinash Kanti Parmar (54), both of whom were undergoing treatment at Sir Takhtasinhji General Hospital in Bhavnagar. The third victim, Sanjay Lakshman Dodiya, passed away in a hospital in Surat. Dodiya, a security guard at a polytechnic college, had been battling severe health complications since returning to Surat from his native place. After being declared 'brain dead' on Friday, his cardiac death was confirmed on Saturday.

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The high concentration of methanol detected in the samples is significantly above any safe threshold, making it a lethal poison.

Investigation and Forensic Findings

A massive investigation is underway, with an FIR booked against 21 individuals for culpable homicide not amounting to murder and violations of the Prohibition Act. Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) analysis revealed a shocking truth: one sample contained 38.59% Methanol and a mere 0.94% Ethanol. This extreme imbalance is what caused the rapid and fatal poisoning of the victims.

Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that the proliferation of spurious liquor is a systemic failure in monitoring illicit trade routes. This tragedy highlights the urgent need for more rigorous enforcement of prohibition laws and better public awareness regarding the dangers of unregulated alcohol consumption.

Did You Know?: Methanol is highly toxic to the human nervous system and can cause permanent blindness even in small doses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How many people have been arrested in connection with this case?
A1: So far, 14 individuals have been arrested by the State Monitoring Cell, while 6 remain at large.

Q2: What was the chemical cause of death?
A2: The cause of death was acute methanol poisoning due to the high concentration of methanol in the illicit liquor.