Amritsar Hooch Tragedy: CM Bhagwant Mann announces Rs. 10 lakh compensation for bereaved families

Amritsar (Punjab), May 13, 2025 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced compensation of Rs.10 Lakhs for kins  Majitha Liqour tragedy victims. Furthermore, he also informed that 10 people were arrested and that further investigation is underway into the case. “Due to consumption of spurious liquor, around 17 people died. 5-6 deaths occurred in the village where we are standing. It is like murder, not deaths. We have arrested 10 accused so far. Those who supplied this, those who brought this to them , once we get to know of this chain - who supported whom, the links go to Delhi too; our team has gone to Delhi too. We will provide Rs 10 Lakhs each compensation to the bereaved families. Many of the children are very young, if there is anyone in their blood relation who is eligible to work, it will help in managing their expenses", he said in a statement .