India, May 14 -- Twenty-one people died and 10 others were hospitalised after they consumed suspected spurious liquor in the Majitha subdivision of Amritsaron Sunday evening, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday, adding that 10 people have been arrested in connection with the case. Four officials, including Majitha deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and the local excise and taxation officer (ETO), were suspended on Tuesday, following the incident, they added.

Amritsar deputy commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said that most of the victims hospitalised since Monday were daily wagers. Of the 10 people presently admitted to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital in Amritsar, the conditions of four have deteriorated, hospital authorities said. Sawhney...