NEW DELHI. The death toll from consuming tainted liquor in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu has surged to 54, with over 100 people still hospitalized.
According to a government official, nearly 200 individuals have been treated since Wednesday for symptoms such as vomiting, stomach aches, and diarrhea after ingesting liquor laced with methanol in the Kallakurichi district, approximately 250 km from Chennai, the state capital.
Law enforcement officials have arrested seven people in connection with the incident, with further action being taken against liquor sellers and brewers in the district, as stated by M.S. Prasanth, a senior district official.
Unfortunately, deaths from illegally produced alcohol, commonly referred to as country liquor, are a recurring issue in India, where many cannot afford branded spirits, despite public demands for stricter regulations on vendors.
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