Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 31 in Kallakurichi After Consuming Illicit Liquor

New Delhi, June 20: The death toll in the hooch tragedy has risen to 31 and more than 60 are in various hospitals following consuming illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, said officials on Thursday, June 20.

“I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the deaths of people who had consumed adulterated liquor in Kallakurichi. Those involved in the crime have been arrested in this matter. Action has also been taken against the officials who failed to prevent it,” Stalin said in a post on X.

கள்ளக்குறிச்சியில் கள்ளச்சாராயம் அருந்தியவர்கள் உயிரிழந்த செய்திகேட்டு அதிர்ச்சியும் வேதனையும் அடைந்தேன். இந்த விவகாரத்தில் குற்றத்தில் ஈடுபட்டவர்கள் கைது செய்யப்பட்டுள்ளார்கள். தடுக்கத் தவறிய அதிகாரிகள் மீதும் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

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— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) June 19, 2024

Governor R.N. Ravi condoled the deaths and wished for a speedy recovery of the victims.

Deeply shocked at the reported loss of lives due to consumption of illicit liquor in Kallakurichi. Many more victims are in serious condition battling for lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of those in hospitals. Every now and…

— RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) June 19, 2024

He said, “Deeply shocked at the reported loss of lives due to consumption of illicit liquor in Kallakurichi. Many more victims are in serious condition battling for lives. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of those in hospitals. Every now and then tragic loss of lives due to consumption of illicit liquors are reported from various parts of our state. This reflects continuing lapses in preventing production and consumption of illicit liquor. This is a matter of serious concern."

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