In a tragic turn of events, the death toll in the Kallakurichi toxic liquor incident in Tamil Nadu has risen to 63, with scores more hospitalized across various medical facilities in the state. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, prompting swift responses from authorities and calls for justice from affected families.
The Kallakurichi District Collectorate confirmed the devastating toll, revealing that 32 people have tragically succumbed at the Government Kallakurichi Medical College and Hospital alone. At the same facility, 91 individuals remain under medical care, battling the severe effects of the toxic brew.
In neighboring districts, the situation remains dire: at the Salem Medical College, 21 people have lost their lives out of 30 undergoing treatment, underscoring the scale of the health crisis caused by the illicit alcohol consumption.
Further exacerbating the tragedy, Villupuram Medical College reported four fatalities and continues to treat four patients, while a solitary case has emerged at the Royapettah Greater Hospital in Chennai.
The toll on human lives continues to mount, with a total of 136 individuals admitted across five hospitals for treatment related to the poisonous liquor. The overall count of affected individuals has surged to 225, as per the latest reports.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and demands for accountability, prompting visits from top officials including the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Chairman Kishor Makwana and other dignitaries who met with bereaved families in Karunapuram.
Meanwhile, political tensions flared in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, with AIADMK legislators staging protests over the government’s handling of the crisis. The disruption led to their suspension from the ongoing session.
As the investigation into the tragic incident continues, authorities are under pressure to swiftly identify those responsible and ensure justice for the victims and their families.
Sources By Agencies