PATNA: Three persons died, and two others fell sick after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district during the last 36 hours. The victims are undergoing treatment at a government hospital at the district headquarters where their condition is stated to be stable.The incident took place between Jaynagar and Araria villages under Sonbasra and Kanhauli blocks, close to India-Nepal border, in Sitamarhi district. All the five victims had consumed country-made liquor at a local vend late on Saturday evening. The condition of the victims started deteriorating early on Sunday. Lal Babu Rai (50), a resident of Jaynagar, died soon after being admitted to a local private hospital. He had complained of acute abdomen pain, loss of eyesight, headache and nausea.The same day, another victim identified as Uma Sah (55), a resident of Araria village died during treatment. The third deceased was identified as Gaurishankar Rau (45), a resident of Jaynagar village. The third victim died on Tuesday. Those undergoing treatment have been identified as Jagat Mahto (33) and Chhotan Mahto (20).
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