Bulandshahr, April 21 :  Two people died, while one remains to be in a critical condition after consuming illicit liquor in the Gulawati area of the district last night, police said today.

District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar along with senior officials were camping on the spot.

According to sources, the illicit liquor was distributed by a Pradhan candidate among the people.

The incident occurred at Chaprawal village where the illicit liquor was distributed.

The two deceased were identified as Amzad (45) and Nitu (36) while Raj Kumar (40) is admitted to the hospital in critical condition.

Police were investigating the incident and was probing whether the illicit liquor was purchased from any outlet or was distributed by any Pradhan candidate.(UNI)