LAHORE: Death toll from consuming toxic homemade liquor in Kahna area of the city rose to 12 as four more persons died on Wednesday.
The victims had fainted after consuming toxic alcohol on Monday in Kahna area and were shifted to different hospitals in critical condition. Six of the deceased belonged to Yohanabad area and the rest to Liaquatabad.
In the wake of the unfortunate incident, the police started action against drugs dealers and suppliers in the city. Five more accused were arrested during different raids. Accused Malik Nadeem was arrested with 250 liter liquor. The other arrested accused included Maqbool Masih, Asif, Walson and Mukhtar Masih.
