REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG -- The West Java Regional Police has confirmed that 45 people died after consuming bootleg liquor in recent days. West Java Police Chief Inspector General Agung Budi Maryoto said that at the Atmosphere Cafe in Bandung on Tuesday.

"I am concerned and convey my deep condolences over the dead victims, whose count has increased to 45 in an hour," he said.

Maryoto noted that dozens of deaths were reported from Cicalengka, Bandung, and Sukabumi. However, Cicalengka has witnessed the highest number of deaths due to consumption of bootleg liquor.

"We identified 35 victims in Cicalengka Sub-district, four victims in Bandung, and in Sukabumi District, especially in Ratu Harbor, six victims were found dead," he remarked.