Punjab hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 21, kingpin among 10 arrested, Majitha DSP and SHO suspended

The death toll in the Punjab hooch tragedy has risen to 21, with 10 individuals, including the alleged kingpin Sahib Singh, arrested for their role in distributing spurious liquor in Amritsar's Majitha area, police said on Tuesday. Punjab Police suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Amolak Singh and Station House Officer (SHO) Sub-Inspector Avtar Singh for "gross negligence" in discharging their duties, resulting in the tragic incident, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said. Departmental inquiries have been initiated against the officers.

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