Rajahmundry: Andhra Pradesh Panchayat
Raj Minister Bothsa Satayararayana said that prime accused of
manufacturing illicit liquor, that claimed 13 lives in the
district, was arrested along with five others.
The minister told a press conference that prime accused P
Ramakrishna along with his accomplices identified as R Ravi,
Veerababu, Ravi Kumar, P Ramesh, G Raghuluvu were arrested by
the district police on the charges of murder.
According to first information report the excess Methyl
Alcohol in the hooch resulted into the deaths of 13 persons
who consumed it, he said.
The district collector has recommended State Government
to suspended Amalapuram Excise Circle Inspector and
Sub-Inspector for dereliction in duty, the minister said.
"Our priority is to cure affected persons in the
district, then only we will decide the future course of action
for sanctioning exgratia to the kins of deceased,"
Satayararayana said when asked about ex-gratia payments.
A total of 13 persons died after consuming `illicit`
liquor in Amalapuram and Ambajipeta mandals of East Godavari
district on Sunday night.
PTI
