Three people have died and two others have fallen sick after reportedly consuming toxic liquor in Balarhat area under Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur district.
The deceased were identified as Sattar Mia, 50, son of Tamij Uddin; Hujur Ali, 45, son of Matiar Mia; and Saju Mia, 55, son of Kufur Uddin, all residents of the area.
Police said the incident occurred on Sunday night when a group of people allegedly consumed toxic liquor at Balarhat Bazar. Shortly after returning home, five individuals became sick.
Mithapukur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Ershad Hossain said Sattar Mia and another victim, Tamij, died on the way to Rangpur Medical College Hospital in the early hours of Monday, while Hujur Ali later died at the hospital in the morning.
He added that two other individuals are currently undergoing treatment at the same hospital. Legal procedures in connection with the incident are underway, the OC said.
