Five people died after consuming spurious liquor in Nibhara Majra village, Unnao on Sunday.
Five others, who are undergoing treatment for the same reason, are in a critical condition. The incident was reported to have taken place under the Kotwali police station limits, reported Times of India.
Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has removed Unnao SP, MP Singh and placed district excise officer and excise inspector under suspension.
Akhilesh Yadav also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of the deceased.
When ASP Ramkishun Yadav and circle officer Gopinath Soni along with officials of excise department raided the village on Sunday, 10 litres of spurious liquor was recovered from the possession of Rajendra of the same village.
District magistrate Saumya Agarwal said that those involved in the manufacturing and the trading of the spurious liquor will be dealt with strictly.
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