TOBA TEK SINGH: The death toll of toxic liquor incident in Muhallah Mubarikabad rose to 45 on Wednesday, while the condition of five others was stated to be serious.
Addressing a press conference, DPO Usman Akram said that three bootleggers--Sawan Masih, Shahid and Qasim had been arrested and investigation was in progress. He added that 20 victims were still under treatment in the hospital while the condition of five was stated to be serious.
The last rituals of 30 dead have been performed here and they were buried in Masihi graveyard.
Meanwhile, MNA Muhammad Junaid Anwar and MPAs- Ch Amjad Ali Javed and Mian Muhammad Rafique visited Christian colony and expressed condolence with the bereaved families.
They assured the bereaved families of full cooperation from the government for all kind of assistance and providing jobs to the members of the affected families.
The legislatures announced that Christmas Fund would be disbursed among the affected families.
The legislatures also participated in prayers ceremony at Saint Peters High School here.
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