Three friends die after allegedly consuming expired liquor in Etah
The families of Shiv Kumar, Ajit and Jeetu claim the liquor was past its expiry date in Kishorpur village.
Three friends died under suspicious circumstances after allegedly consuming expired liquor in the Kishorpur village of Uttar Pradesh's Etah district, according to India Today.
The deceased, identified as Shiv Kumar, Ajit and Jeetu, were reportedly drinking together near a hand pump under the Nidhuli Kalan police station area.
Families of the men claimed the liquor was past its expiry date and said the health of the three friends deteriorated within minutes of consumption.
The three were rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead, though there has been no official confirmation that expired liquor caused the deaths.
Police have launched an investigation and sent the bodies for post-mortem examination to establish the cause of death.
The families' claims are being examined as part of the ongoing investigation.