In Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, the lamentable hooch mishap has resulted in a demise toll of 34, whereas over 88 people have been hospitalized subsequent to ingesting illicit liquor. The incident, evoking widespread consternation, witnessed 20 admissions to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with six people in precarious situation.
District Collector MS Prasanth emphasised the various repercussions of the tragedy, noting the inclusion of two ladies and one transgender particular person among the many victims. Responding to the escalating disaster, extra medical personnel, together with specialists from neighboring authorities establishments, have been dispatched to handle the surge in sufferers.
Addressing journalists, senior Minister EV Velu refuted the notion that ‘illicit arrack sale’ is unique to the DMK regime, asserting that such occurrences have transpired throughout numerous administrations. “Each authorities (whether or not DMK or AIADMK) has enforced stringent measures; this administration persistently upholds this stance.”
Furthermore, he conveyed, “The federal government is unequivocal in its stance towards fostering illicit liquor commerce, and we’re implementing stringent measures.” “Nobody will likely be spared by the federal government,” he declared, noting the inclusion of two ladies and one transgender particular person among the many casualties.
“I chorus from justifying the error; this incident shouldn’t have transpired, and in its aftermath, the chief minister has mandated stringent motion.” Whether or not perpetrators of illicit arrack or these engaged in its distribution, the federal government has been resolute in its actions, together with beneath the Goondas Act.
Velu and Well being Minister Ma Subramanian are stationed in Kallakurichi to increase help to the bothered populace. Actor-politician Vijay, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief, attributed the incident to governmental negligence and urged the adoption of ‘stringent’ preventive measures to avert recurrence.
Expressing dismay over the fatalities, Chief Minister MK Stalin affirmed that measures have been taken towards officers who did not avert the tragedy. “I used to be profoundly shocked and grieved by the information of the fatalities ensuing from the consumption of adulterated liquor in Kallakurichi. These culpable have been apprehended, and motion has been taken towards negligent officers,” Stalin said in a publish on X.
“Immediate motion will ensue upon public disclosure of people implicated in such offenses. Acts that jeopardize societal well-being will likely be quashed with agency resolve,” he added.
TN Governor RN Ravi prolonged condolences for the fatalities and wished for the swift convalescence of the victims. “I used to be deeply dismayed to be taught of the lack of many lives in Kallakurichi as a result of ingestion of counterfeit liquor. A number of others are battling crucial situations in hospitals. My heartfelt sympathies to the grieving households and swift restoration to the hospitalized,” a publish shared by Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan conveyed.
The governor voiced apprehension concerning persistent experiences of fatalities ensuing from spurious liquor consumption throughout numerous areas of the state. “Periodically, experiences emerge from totally different corners of our state regarding fatalities as a consequence of spurious liquor consumption. These incidents underscore persistent inadequacies in curbing illicit alcohol manufacturing and consumption. This warrants critical consideration,” the publish additional emphasised.