4 people have died and several hospitalised after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, police said on Friday. "We've seized nearby govt liquor shops & taken samples to determine cause of death," said Vikas K Sharma, Circle Inspector, Excise Department.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has suspended twelve police personnel and workers from the excise department. CM Gehlot has also announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for kin of deceased, and Rs 50,000 compensation for those under treatment, the state government said.