Chandigarh, April 8: Three labourers died after consuming spurious liquor in Punjab's Sangrur district, police said on Saturday.

The deceased were identified as Chamkaur Singh, Gurmail Singh and Gurtej Singh, all residents of Namol Village in Sangrur district, they said. Bihar Hooch Tragedy: 5 Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor in Saran, BJP Stage Protest Outside Assembly.

Cheema Police Station Sub Inspector Lakhvir Singh said police received information about the death of three labourers on Saturday morning. Bihar Hooch Tragedy: CM Nitish Kumar, BJP Engage in Blame Game Over Death Due Spurious Liquor in Saran.

Investigation was underway, police said, adding that the bodies have been sent for post mortem examination.

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