Mumbai Hooch Death Toll Rises To 84

The death toll in the Malad hooch tragedy Saturday climbed to 84 even as the Excise department suspended four of its officials in connection with the incident.

According to Mumbai Police spokesman Dhanajay Kulkarni, 34 people are undergoing treatment at eight different hospitals across the city.

The incident occurred at Laxmi Nagar slum near Gamdevi Jurassic park in suburban Malad on Wednesday night.

Police has already arrested five accused in the case but prime accused Mainka Bai is still on the run.

Also, eight personnel attached to Malwani police station have been suspended after the incident.