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Rajasthan: Four labourers die after drinking acid mistaking it for alcohol

IANS | February 13, 2026 11:13 AM

JAIPUR: Four labourers, including three women, died after consuming acid, mistaking it for alcohol in Aloli village of Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, police said on Friday.

According to initial reports, the victims were hired as labourers to clean the wedding venue. Bottles containing acid, kept for cleaning purposes, were reportedly stored at the site.

The labourers allegedly mistook the liquid for alcohol and consumed it, leading to a fatal accident.

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