While 13 people died in Pimpri Chinchwad's Phugewadi and Dapodi, five died in Pune's Hadapsar and Kalepadal after allegedly consuming the liquor.

Authorities in Pune are investigating a possible hooch angle following the deaths of eight individuals within 24 hours, primarily in the Phugewadi area

Authorities in Pune are investigating a possible hooch angle following the deaths of eight individuals within 24 hours, primarily in the Phugewadi area

A suspected toxic liquor case has claimed 14 lives in Phugewadi and Hadapsar, with three others in critical condition. Investigators are probing whether methanol-laced liquor was responsible for the deaths.

A suspected toxic liquor case has claimed 14 lives in Phugewadi and Hadapsar, with three others in critical condition. Investigators are probing whether methanol-laced liquor was responsible for the deaths.

Authorities in Pune are investigating a possible hooch angle following the deaths of eight individuals within 24 hours, primarily in the Phugewadi area

Initially, seven deaths were officially confirmed, and three people were undergoing treatment in hospitals. An FIR has been registered at Dapodi Police Station under Crime No. 114/2026. Meanwhile, the CM has instructed officials to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that nobody involved in the racket escapes punishment.

Thackeray appealed to the authorities for strict action against those involved in these illicit trades and requested financial assistance for the families of the deceased.