Death toll from poisonous liquor rises to six

Victims who died of consuming the toxic liquor at marriage ceremony included Kenwal, Jeewan, Hari and Heero Kolhi

By Our Correspondent
January 13, 2024
Ambulances can be seen parked on the road. — AFP/File
Ambulances can be seen parked on the road. — AFP/File

SUKKUR: Death toll from poisonous liquor climbed to six as two more people died of consuming the liquor at a marriage ceremony in Naghawal village in the Khirthar region of Sehwan in Dadu district on Friday.

The victims who died of consuming toxic liquor on Friday at Syed Abdullah Shah Institute of Medical and Health Sciences in Sehwan were identified as Rani w/o Jeewan Kolhi and Ramesh Kolhi.

According to police, the victims originally hailed from Badin but were currently living in Naghawal village and working at a farm in Naing area. The victims who died of consuming the toxic liquor at the marriage ceremony included Kenwal, Jeewan, Hari and Heero Kolhi.