TN Hooch Tragedy: Toll Rises To 18, CM Transfers Probe To CB-CID

TN Hooch Tragedy: Stalin said, "I have also strictly ordered that such incidents should not repeat again. I have also ordered to transfer the case to CB-CID."

The CM also ordered the suspension of several police officers in the two districts. 

Source : Twitter/@CMOTamilnadu

The death toll in spurious liquor tragedy increased to 18 in Tamil Nadu. Of the 18 persons, 12 were from Marakkanam in Villupuram district while 6 others were from Chengalpattu district of the state.

On Monday, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited Chengalpattu and Villupuram districts to meet the victims receiving treatment at the hospital.

Later, taking to social media, Stalin said, "I rushed to Villupuram and Chengalpattu after hearing the sad news of spurious liquor deaths. Those responsible for the deaths have been arrested. Action has been initiated against the police officers who failed on their duty."

"I have also strictly ordered that such incidents should not repeat again. I have also ordered to transfer the case to CB-CID," he said.

The CM said: "I have instructed the doctors to provide appropriate treatment to all those who are suffering from the consumption of adulterated liquor. I request the public to not take up the evil of spurious liquor."

கள்ளச்சாராய மரணங்கள் என்னும் துயரச் செய்தி வந்ததும், விழுப்புரம் மற்றும் செங்கல்பட்டு விரைந்தேன். இதற்குக் காரணமானவர்கள் கைது செய்யப்பட்டிருக்கிறார்கள். கடமை தவறிய காவல்துறையைச் சேர்ந்த அதிகாரிகள் மீது கடும் நடவடிக்கை எடுக்கப்பட்டிருக்கிறது.

இனி இப்படி ஒரு சம்பவம் நிகழக் கூடாது… pic.twitter.com/64Fw5RzI7T

— M.K.Stalin (@mkstalin) May 15, 2023

 

The CM announced a CB-CID inquiry into the matter. The CM also ordered the suspension of several police officers in the two districts. 

The CM announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased members and Rs 50,000 to the families of the persons receiving treatment at the hospital due to health issues after consuming the spurious liquor. 

As per the preliminary investigation, it was found that the tragedy at Marakkanam in the Villupuram district occurred after some people consumed locally brewed liquor. However, in the Chengalpattu district, the liquor that caused the deaths was diluted industrial alcohol with Methanol content in it, said a report on IANS.