Berhampur, Sept 3: The death toll in Ganjam hooch tragedy rose to five after one more person who was under treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here died.
According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Pradeep Behera of Jenapur village.
Earlier, four people had died in the hooch tragedy. Currently, while a total of six persons are undergoing treatment at the MKCG Medical College & Hospital, three are in the ICU.
Four other deceased persons were Baya Sethi, Lakshman Behera, Juru Behera and Loknath Behera.