In a major breakthrough in the Pune hooch tragedy probe, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has traced the source of the methanol allegedly used to adulterate spurious liquor, leading to raids and multiple arrests.

The FDA conducted raids on premises linked to Shri Rex International, which operates an office in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, and a warehouse in Bhiwandi. During the operation, officials seized 5,929 kilograms of methanol that was allegedly being stored illegally.