The death toll in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy rose to 56 on June 23, 2024. Fatalities include 31 at Kallakurichi Medical College, 18 at Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College in Salem, four at Villupuram Medical College, and three at JIPMER in Puducherry. The tragedy’s epicenter, Karunapuram, reported 32 deaths, followed by Kallakurichi, Madhavacheri, and Seshasamudram. A total of 159 people, including seven women and one transperson, are currently receiving treatment. The CB-CID police have arrested multiple suspects, including Govindaraj, alias Kannukutty, his wife, brother, and other key figures involved in the production and distribution of the toxic alcohol.
Hooch Tragedy in Kallakurichi District Claims 56 Lives
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