Authorities claimed on Friday that four people died after drinking poisoned spirits in Sheikhupura’s Bhikhi neighbourhood.

Sanawar, Shahzad, Goral, and Gulfam were the victims that died in a hospital.

Maratib Masih, a spirit vendor, was detained and booked in connection with a case.

According to a Sheikhupura police officer, the Station House Officer (SHO) Bhikhi and the moharrar have been suspended.