Amritsar, May 13 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs 10 lakhs for each of the kin of the deceased of the Majitha hooch tragedy.

Around 17 people lost their lives while several were hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in the Majitha area of Punjab's Amritsar.

Addressing a press conference, CM Mann said, "A very sad incident has taken place. Due to the consumption of spurious liquor, around 17 people died. 5-6 deaths occurred in the village where we are standing... It is like murder, not deaths. We have arrested 10 accused so far. Those who supplied this, those who brought this to them (people), once we get to know of this chain - who supported whom, the links go to Delhi too; our...