Pune, 30 May (HS): The main accused in the deaths on

consuming spurious liquor in Pimpri-Chinchwad, Yogesh Wankhede, had mixed methanol

in the liquor. Methanol is a poisonous chemical which can affect nervous

system, visual dysfunction, gastro-intestinal disturbances and can lead to

death.

Adulteration of liquor using methanol came to the

fore during interrogation of Yogesh Wankhede. He had procured a can of 35 litre

of liquor from Radheshyam Prajapati of Urali Kanchan for Rs 1,900, to be sold

illegally for Rs 2,700 in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. In an effort to earn more

profit he mixed methanol purchased online.

Meanwhile police have arrested eight suspects in

this connection. They were produced in the court, which granted them police

custody till June 8.

Investigation into the illegal liquor trade network

was in progress.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar