The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Savar

Three people died and eight others fell sick after drinking spirit at Jethail village in Dhamrai upazila Wednesday night. The deceased were identified Mozammel, 55, of Kawali village, Khabir, 30, of Nabogram and Shamsuddin, 40, of Jethail villages.

Police said about 11 people fell sick after they took the spirit, which was bought from a drug peddler at nearby Amta village at night. Of them, six were admitted to nearby health centre where three died. Rest others were taking treatment in some other clinics secretly apprehending arrest by police.