A spurious liquor tragedy in Sagar district has left 22 people dead, according to an FIR registered at Banda police station on September 7. The complaint, filed by Anup Singh Lodhi, 52, of Nauraj village, says he and his nephew Rajendra visited the alleged illicit liquor outlet of Jujhar Lodhi on the evening of September 4. There, they were told about a new brand being sold at a price Rs20 cheaper than liquor available at authorised shops. The seller allegedly assured them the brew was genuine, overcoming doubts about its quality. The deaths occurred across multiple villages in Sagar district. The FIR names 20 people in connection with the incident. Further details are still emerging.