Kallakurichi Hooch Tragedy: Death toll rises to 49; TN CM announces compensation, judicial probe
Jun 21 2024, 11:06 AM ISTIn Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, 49 deaths have occurred due to consumption of spurious liquor, with 115 others hospitalized. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for victims' families and Rs 50,000 for the injured. A judicial probe has been initiated, four arrests made, and AIADMK demands the CM's resignation, blaming negligence for the tragedy.