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At least six people have died, while 30 others are in a critical state after having consumed toxic alcohol in West Bengal.

The incident happened in Burdwan district's Paraj area.

The district magistrate and the superintendent of police are on the spot. 

A medical team has also been sent to the spot.

"As many as 25 persons consumed the liquor suspected of containing some toxic substances," BR Satpathi, director of Health Services, was quoted by Firstpost as saying.