Tejashwi Yadav slams Bihar government over suspected hooch tragedy in Barh
Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav has criticized the Bihar government following the deaths of four people suspected to have consumed spurious liquor in a dry state. The government has promised an inquiry, while local police await post-mortem reports to confirm the cause of death.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing political and social controversy surrounding the effectiveness and enforcement of liquor prohibition laws in Bihar.
Opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed the Bihar government on Monday (August 31, 2026) over the death of four persons, allegedly after consuming spurious liquor in dry Bihar on Sunday (August 30) at Bedhna village, which comes under the Barh police station in Patna district. The law and order situation in the State had “collapsed completely”, Mr. Yadav claimed, demanding a “thorough inquiry” into the incident.
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