As the death toll in Sangrur spurious liquor case rose to 21, with four more persons succumbing to effects of the toxic brew on Saturday, Bhagwant Mann-led AAP govt in Punjab found itself facing political flak over loss of lives..
SAD asked the CM why he has not sought resignation of excise minister Harpal Cheema or ordered registration of a murder case against the perpetrators yet.
Meanwhile, investigations have revealed that the alcohol with methanol content was procured by the accused from Noida.
Cabinet minister and Sunam MLA Aman Arora stirred a row as he appeared to absolve state govt of any responsibility. He said, “If a person had died consuming liquor purchased from a govt-authorised liquor shop, only then govt is responsible.”
SAD asked the CM why he has not sought resignation of excise minister Harpal Cheema or ordered registration of a murder case against the perpetrators yet.
Meanwhile, investigations have revealed that the alcohol with methanol content was procured by the accused from Noida.
Cabinet minister and Sunam MLA Aman Arora stirred a row as he appeared to absolve state govt of any responsibility. He said, “If a person had died consuming liquor purchased from a govt-authorised liquor shop, only then govt is responsible.”
