# Death toll from Indian illicit liquor tragedy rises to 13

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- CGTN, 2026-08-23 14:14 UTC
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- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-23/Death-toll-from-Indian-hooch-tragedy-rises-to-13-1PQIreQs06I/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Indian authorities said Sunday that 13 people have died in a spurious liquor tragedy in Gujarat. Methanol was detected in victims’ blood samples, prompting an investigation and the naming of 21 suspects.