In the Indian state of&nbsp;Tamil Nadu, 34 people lost their lives, and dozens were rushed to hospitals after consuming illegal liquor, said officials on Thursday (June 20).

The tragic incident happened in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, where authorities, as per reports, have expressed concern that the death toll might climb further.

Quoting sources, ANI reports that&nbsp;107 people have been admitted to the Kallakurichi government Medical College Hospital. Out of these, 59 people were referred to hospitals in other places such as Salem, Villupuram and Puducherry.

The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, has slammed the ruling DMK government in the state over the tragedy and has&nbsp;demanded the resignation of DMK chief and state Chief Minister MK Stalin.

<h2>Chief Minister expresses his shock, shares condolences&nbsp;</h2>

Expressing shock, CM Stalin said swift action would be carried out against officials who failed to prevent this tragedy.

"I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the deaths of people who had consumed adulterated liquor in Kallakurichi," Stalin said on social media platform X.

The chief minister has announced Rs 10 lakh ($11,967) for the family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 ($598) for those being treated in the hospital.

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"Those involved in the crime have been arrested in this matter. Action has also been taken against the officials who failed to prevent it."

"Immediate action will be taken if the public informs about those involved in such crimes. Such crimes that ruin the society will be suppressed with an iron fist," he added.

In another post,&nbsp;the AIADMK chief said, "In the context of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly convening today, traditionally, condolence resolutions will be read and passed for several individuals, including former members who have passed away. On behalf of AIADMK, I record my condolences for the deceased."

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Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi too has offered his condolences. Wishing for the speedy recovery of the victims, he highlighted the persistent reports of deaths because of drinking spurious liquor from various parts of the state.&nbsp;

"From time to time, news emerges from different parts of our state about deaths due to consumption of spurious liquor. They reflect continuing shortcomings in curbing illicit alcohol production and consumption. This is a matter of serious concern," read the post.

<h2>Adulterated liquor</h2>

As per a Business Today report, on June 18, the victims, mostly daily labourers from Karunapuram in the Kallakurichi district, allegedly consumed the illicit liquor sold in packets and sachets. By night, many of them started experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach ache, and irritation in the eyes and were rushed to hospitals.

Tamil Nadu police have arrested a man identified as Govindraj aka Kannukutty and seized 200 litres of liquor from him. Upon testing, it was found that the alcohol contained menthol, according to a government statement.

(With inputs from agencies)

In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 34 people lost their lives, and dozens were rushed to hospitals after consuming illegal liquor, said officials on Thursday (June 20).

In the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, 34 people lost their lives, and dozens were rushed to hospitals after consuming illegal liquor, said officials on Thursday (June 20). The tragic incident happened in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district, where authorities, as per reports, have expressed concern that the death toll might climb further. Quoting sources, ANI reports that 107 people have been admitted to the Kallakurichi government Medical College Hospital. Out of these, 59 people were referred to hospitals in other places such as Salem, Villupuram and Puducherry. The AIADMK general secretary, Edappadi K Palaniswami, has slammed the ruling DMK government in the state over the tragedy and has demanded the resignation of DMK chief and state Chief Minister MK Stalin. Chief Minister expresses his shock, shares condolences Expressing shock, CM Stalin said swift action would be carried out against officials who failed to prevent this tragedy. "I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of the deaths of people who had consumed adulterated liquor in Kallakurichi," Stalin said on social media platform X. The chief minister has announced Rs 10 lakh ($11,967) for the family of the deceased and Rs 50,000 ($598) for those being treated in the hospital. Also read | Thousands of Indian millionaires relocating to UAE in 2024, says report "Those involved in the crime have been arrested in this matter. Action has also been taken against the officials who failed to prevent it." "Immediate action will be taken if the public informs about those involved in such crimes. Such crimes that ruin the society will be suppressed with an iron fist," he added. In another post, the AIADMK chief said, "In the context of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly convening today, traditionally, condolence resolutions will be read and passed for several individuals, including former members who have passed away. On behalf of AIADMK, I record my condolences for the deceased." Also read | Indian government approves Minimum Support Price on 14 Kharif season crops Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi too has offered his condolences. Wishing for the speedy recovery of the victims, he highlighted the persistent reports of deaths because of drinking spurious liquor from various parts of the state. "From time to time, news emerges from different parts of our state about deaths due to consumption of spurious liquor. They reflect continuing shortcomings in curbing illicit alcohol production and consumption. This is a matter of serious concern," read the post. Adulterated liquor As per a Business Today report, on June 18, the victims, mostly daily labourers from Karunapuram in the Kallakurichi district, allegedly consumed the illicit liquor sold in packets and sachets. By night, many of them started experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach ache, and irritation in the eyes and were rushed to hospitals. Tamil Nadu police have arrested a man identified as Govindraj aka Kannukutty and seized 200 litres of liquor from him. Upon testing, it was found that the alcohol contained menthol, according to a government statement. (With inputs from agencies)

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Iran has seen over 700 deaths after these people ingested toxic methanol, thinking that it can cure the new novel coronavirus.&nbsp;

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According to the national coroner's authority, the toxic alcohol has killed 728 people from February 20 to April 7 out of which 525 deaths were due to Methanol. It has poisoned more than 5,000.&nbsp;

The Iranian government had asked the methanol manufacturers to add artificial colour so that people could differentiate it from Ethanol because the substance is odourless and colourless. Methanol can cause delayed organ and brain damage with symptoms like chest pain, nausea, hyperventilation, blindness and even coma.&nbsp;

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Iranian health ministry released a statement saying that more than 90 people have lost their eyesight or damaged eyes due to the toxic substance.&nbsp;

A few days ago, Donald faced a lot of criticism for suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant. While he backtracked on his statement saying he was being sarcastic.&nbsp;

Iran on Tuesday reported 71 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 5,877 which is the highest in the Middle East.

On Monday, the country had reported 96 deaths from the novel coronavirus.

There are now over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the country, with 92,584 the total number of infections in the country.

Iran has seen over 700 deaths after these people ingested toxic methanol, thinking that it can cure the new novel coronavirus. Also read: '184 countries going through hell': Trump blames China for coronavirus spread According to the national coroner's authority, the toxic alcohol has killed 728 people from February 20 to April 7 out of which 525 deaths were due to Methanol.

Iran has seen over 700 deaths after these people ingested toxic methanol, thinking that it can cure the new novel coronavirus. Also read: '184 countries going through hell': Trump blames China for coronavirus spread According to the national coroner's authority, the toxic alcohol has killed 728 people from February 20 to April 7 out of which 525 deaths were due to Methanol. It has poisoned more than 5,000. The Iranian government had asked the methanol manufacturers to add artificial colour so that people could differentiate it from Ethanol because the substance is odourless and colourless. Methanol can cause delayed organ and brain damage with symptoms like chest pain, nausea, hyperventilation, blindness and even coma. Also read: US vice-president Mike Pence does the contrary! Visits clinic without wearing mask Iranian health ministry released a statement saying that more than 90 people have lost their eyesight or damaged eyes due to the toxic substance. A few days ago, Donald faced a lot of criticism for suggesting that COVID-19 patients might be injected with disinfectant. While he backtracked on his statement saying he was being sarcastic. Iran on Tuesday reported 71 deaths due to coronavirus in the last 24 hours taking the death toll to 5,877 which is the highest in the Middle East. On Monday, the country had reported 96 deaths from the novel coronavirus. There are now over 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 infection in the country, with 92,584 the total number of infections in the country.

Toxic methanol claims over 700 lives in Iran after being misjudged as COVID-19 cure

A toxic homemade Christmas liquor killed at least 23 people, mostly from Pakistan&#39;s Christian minority community, and made dozens sick, police said on Tuesday.

At least 45 people were treated for poisoning after drinking the moonshine in the town of Toba Tek Singh, Punjab province, about 315 km (195 miles) south of Islamabad.

&quot;The maker and supplier of the toxic liquor is also included among the dead,&quot; senior police official Bilal Kamyana told Reuters. &quot;The maker prepared liquor at home and sold it in polythene bags for 500 rupees (about $5) each.&quot;

Deaths from tainted liquor, often home-brewed, occur periodically in Muslim-majority Pakistan, often around religious festivals. In March, at least 40 people, mostly Hindus, died after drinking toxic liquor days ahead of the festival of Holi.

It is illegal for Muslims to buy or consume alcohol in the country, and minorities need permits to buy it in restricted quantities.

Christians make up about 1.6 per cent of Pakistan&#39;s 190 million people, with most living in Punjab. 
 
(Reuters)

Residents in Mubarakabad Basti, a Christian colony, brewed liquor on Christmas eve and died late Monday night, police said

A toxic homemade Christmas liquor killed at least 23 people, mostly from Pakistan's Christian minority community, and made dozens sick, police said on Tuesday. At least 45 people were treated for poisoning after drinking the moonshine in the town of Toba Tek Singh, Punjab province, about 315 km (195 miles) south of Islamabad. "The maker and supplier of the toxic liquor is also included among the dead," senior police official Bilal Kamyana told Reuters. "The maker prepared liquor at home and sold it in polythene bags for 500 rupees (about $5) each." Deaths from tainted liquor, often home-brewed, occur periodically in Muslim-majority Pakistan, often around religious festivals. In March, at least 40 people, mostly Hindus, died after drinking toxic liquor days ahead of the festival of Holi. It is illegal for Muslims to buy or consume alcohol in the country, and minorities need permits to buy it in restricted quantities. Christians make up about 1.6 per cent of Pakistan's 190 million people, with most living in Punjab. (Reuters)

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