India, May 29 -- At least 13 people have died in Maharashtra's Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad after having suspected spurious liquor, prompting a multi-agency investigation. In Pimpri Chinchwad's Phugewadi, eight people died within 24 hours. Seven deaths were reported on Thursday, and one on late Wednesday night. Four more residents from the locality were undergoing treatment and reported to be in critical condition.

Five deaths were reported from Pune, including three in Kale Padal and two in Hadapsar. Residents linked the deaths to consumption of spurious liquor even as police said the exact cause of the deaths would be known only after forensic and post-mortem reports are received.

Investigators said there were similarities in the symptom...