20 June 2024

Moonshine kills 34 in Tamil Nadu; over 100 hospitalised

By Redoy K

At least 34 people have died and over 100 others hospitalised after consuming illegally brewed liquor laced with methanol in Tamil Nadu, India. Police have arrested one person with around 200 litres of the contaminated liquor. The district officials were suspended for negligence. The state’s Chief Minister has ordered a probe and vowed strict action against those involved in such crimes that “ruin the society.” Daily Star