Tamil Nadu: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy
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Tamil Nadu: Death Toll Rises to 59 in Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy The death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has risen to 59 as of Tuesday, according to the district administration. This tragedy has highlighted the grave dangers of illicit liquor consumption and raised questions about the efficacy of state and central measures to prevent such incidents. Incident Overview The hooch tragedy, which began in Kallakurichi district, has seen victims from multiple locations: - Kallakurichi Government Medical College and Hospital: 32 deaths - Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College and Hospital in Salem: 20 deaths - Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital: 4 deaths - Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) in Puducherry: 3 deaths A total of 223 patients were admitted across four hospitals after consuming the illicit liquor, with many still undergoing treatment. Political Repercussions The tragedy has sparked signifi...