Tragic Wave Hits Tamil Nadu: 54 Dead and Dozens Hospitalized from Poisonous Bootleg Liquor
Kallakurichi, India — A tragic outbreak of poisoning linked to methanol-laced alcohol in Tamil Nadu has claimed at least 54 lives, with dozens more receiving hospital treatment, highlighting a persistent problem with illegal liquor in the region. Local officials began addressing the crisis on Wednesday as nearly 200 individuals sought medical attention in Kallakurichi district, with the death toll escalating rapidly over the ensuing days. Local authorities have confirmed the deaths of 48 men and …