2 die after drinking ‘spurious’ liquor in Jashore

Two died and three others fell sick after ‘drinking spurious ‘liquor in Jashore.

The deceased were identified as Islam, 45, and Zakir Hossain, 29.

Police said, five people including Islam and Zakir drank liquor on January 25 and fell sick.

Dr Abdur Rashid said Islam and Zakir were admitted to the hospital on January 25.

Later, Islam died on Thursday afternoon while Zakir died on Friday morning. Three others people got admitted to the hospital and received treatment.

Nazmul Hasan, sub-inspector said “Police are investigating the matter”.