India, June 6 -- The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has intensified its probe into the Pune hooch tragedy by questioning Somnath Tatyaba Gavade, who is accused of providing forged identity documents to prime accused Yogesh Wankhede. According to the agency, Wankhede told investigators that Gavade had helped him obtain fake documents.

Investigators suspect forged Aadhaar cards and other identity documents were used to facilitate the procurement and transportation of methanol allegedly used to manufacture the spurious liquor that claimed 20 lives.

The probe has revealed that around 215 litres of methanol reached Pune through a network of suppliers and intermediaries linked to the accused.

The CID said samples seized by the Food and...