Tragic Incident in Tamil Nadu: 56 People Die from Illicit Liquor in Kallakurichi
In Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi, 56 people have tragically died after consuming illicit liquor. The bodies of those who were buried without a postmortem were exhumed on Sunday to confirm the cause of death for providing ex-gratia.
Details of the Incident
The Kallakurichi administration, along with a team of doctors, exhumed the bodies to investigate the spurious liquor consumption. According to officials, a total of 216 patients were admitted to four hospitals in Tamil Nadu after consuming the illicit liquor.
Hospital Reports
| Hospital | Alive | Dead |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Jipmer), Puducherry | 17 | 3 |
| Vilupuram Medical College | 4 | 4 |
| Kallakurichi Medical College | 108 | 31 |
| Salem Medical College | 30 | 18 |
Most deaths occurred at Kallakurichi Medical College, where 31 people have died and 108 are alive. At Salem Medical College, 30 people are alive, whereas 18 have been reported dead.
Official Data
According to official data, 160 people were admitted to the mentioned hospitals, and 55 people have died. Among the patients, 152 males are alive, whereas 51 males have died.
