Three Methanol Suppliers Arrested in Connection with Bhavnagar Hooch Tragedy

Bhavnagar police announced the arrest of three persons alleged to have supplied methanol that was used in the illicit liquor that caused a recent tragedy in the district. The arrests were made following a coordinated investigation by the state’s crime branch and local enforcement agencies.
The hooch tragedy, which claimed several lives after consumption of spurious liquor, has been traced back to methanol contamination, prompting a swift crackdown on the supply chain. Authorities said the seized methanol was intended for illegal distillation and distribution.
Police officials confirmed that the three suspects are being held for further questioning and that charges under the Indian Penal Code and the Food Safety and Standards Act are likely to be filed. The investigation remains ongoing to identify any additional links in the network.