Two persons reportedly died after consuming moonshine in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, police said on Saturday. The incident took place in Balgikhar village in the Bakimongra police station area on Friday night, said City Superintendent of Police K.L. Sinha.
The deceased were identified as Parsadi Yadav (40) and Tijram Sahu (35). Another person, Rajesh Yadav (34), also fell sick after drinking the liquor and was admitted to the district hospital, the official said. All three were said to be relatives. As per the preliminary information, Parsadi Yadav, who lived in Atari Korbi village, had gone to Balgikhar to meet the other two. Tijram and Rajesh allegedly purchased the liquor made from Mahua flowers which was being sold illegally in another village. The hooch was consumed with a chicken dish following which they fell violently sick. Some locals shifted them to the district hospital where Parsadi Yadav and Tijram Sahu were declared dead, the police officer said.