Patna, May 23 -- Bihar's prohibition and excise department on Friday suspended 14 personnel in connection with the death of 11 people in East Champaran after they allegedly consumed spurious liquor laced with methyl alcohol in April.

The action was taken on the recommendation of deputy commissioner of excise and prohibition department, Darbhanga, after an investigation.

Around 15 people fell ill across Parsona, Gadriya and Balganga villages in April. They were admitted to various hospitals in East Champaran, Muzaffarpur and Patna. The first death was reported on April 2. This is the third hooch incident reported from the state in 2026.

During the investigation and raids, the police team recovered 50 jars (26 litres capacity) filled wit...