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Kallakurichi hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to 34, CM announces compensation

Updated On: 20 June, 2024 02:57 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said that 34 people have lost their lives after consuming illicit liquor in the Kallakurichi district in the state. Pics/ Agencies :: Text/ANI

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said that 34 people have lost their lives after consuming illicit liquor in the Kallakurichi district in the state. Pics/ Agencies :: Text/ANI

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday said that 34 people have lost their lives after consuming illicit liquor in the Kallakurichi district in the state. Pics/ Agencies :: Text/ANI
<p>The CM announced Rs 10 lakh for the family of deceased in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy and Rs 50,000 for those being treated in the hospital.</p>

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The CM announced Rs 10 lakh for the family of deceased in Kallakurichi hooch tragedy and Rs 50,000 for those being treated in the hospital.

<p>CM MK Stalin also ordered an inquiry commission to submit a report on the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy.</p>

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CM MK Stalin also ordered an inquiry commission to submit a report on the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy.

<p>Subsequently, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai has announced a state wide protest against the Stalin-led DMK Tamil Nadu Government on June 22.</p>

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Subsequently, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai has announced a state wide protest against the Stalin-led DMK Tamil Nadu Government on June 22.

<p>An ANI report stated that a total of 107 people have been admitted to the Kallakurichi government Medical College Hospital.</p>

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An ANI report stated that a total of 107 people have been admitted to the Kallakurichi government Medical College Hospital.

<p>Of the 107 persons, 59 people were referred to hospitals in other places such as Salem, Villupuram, and Puducherry.</p>

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Of the 107 persons, 59 people were referred to hospitals in other places such as Salem, Villupuram, and Puducherry.

<p>Tamil Nadu Police has deployed police in heavy force in Kallakurichi with personnel drawn from various units and districts.</p>

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Tamil Nadu Police has deployed police in heavy force in Kallakurichi with personnel drawn from various units and districts.

<p>Meanwhile, AIADMK advocates have requested the Madras High Court to take up an urgent petition on the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy issue for hearing.</p>

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Meanwhile, AIADMK advocates have requested the Madras High Court to take up an urgent petition on the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy issue for hearing.

<p>The Madras High Court division bench of Justices D Krishnakumar and K Kumaresh Babu has agreed to hear it on June 21.</p>

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The Madras High Court division bench of Justices D Krishnakumar and K Kumaresh Babu has agreed to hear it on June 21.

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