Sehwan toxic liquor death toll rises to six

HYDERABAD:

The death toll of toxic liquor consumption in Naghawal village in Sehwan, Jamshoro district, has jumped to six with the death of a woman and a man.

Ramesh Kolhi and Rani Kolhi, whose husband Jeewan Kolhi was also among the deceased, died during treatment at a hospital in Sehwan.

The other deceased include Kewal Kolhi, Hari Kolhi, Hero Kolhi and Jeewan Kolhi. The incident’s FIR has not been lodged so far.

They were currently staying on the land of a landlord in Naghawal village, working as the farm labourers.

They reportedly consumed liquor during a wedding event on Wednesday, January 9 after which at least seven of them were hospitalised. Two deaths occurred on Wednesday. and as many on Thursday followed by two on Friday.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 13^th, 2024.