Two Indians arrested in Laos over toxic alcohol that killed 6 tourists

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Authorities in Laos have arrested 12 individuals, including two Indians, after methanol-contaminated alcohol at Nana Backpackers Hostel in Vang Vieng killed six foreign tourists.

The victims had consumed poisoned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whiskey, prompting an investigation that led to the closure of the factory producing the drinks.

Previous travellers to the hostel had tried to alert others by writing Google reviews, but those were deleted by the hostel.

The two arrested Indian men are aged 24 and 30. No other details were available on the two.

Among the victims were best friends from Melbourne, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, both 19, who fell ill on November 13 and later died in separate Thai hospitals, according to GB News.