In yet another hooch tragedy under the DMK government, five people lost their lives after consuming illicit liquor in the Karunapuram area near Kallakurichi. More than ten others have fallen ill and were receiving treatment in local hospitals.
The recent deaths in Karunapuram have highlighted the persistent issue of bootleg liquor sales. A known bootlegger, Kannukutty, has been operating in the area, despite multiple incarcerations. Residents, driven by the high prices at TASMAC outlets, have resorted to buying his illicit products. Unfortunately, this has led to severe health consequences, including severe headaches, vomiting, and fainting.
This incident has sparked renewed concerns about the increasing availability and consumption of narcotics in Tamil Nadu. Despite the presence of government-run TASMAC liquor stores across the state, many individuals are turning to cheaper, illegal alternatives.
The five victims have been identified as Suresh, Praveen, Shekhar, Mahesh, and Jagadish. The affected individuals have been admitted to the Kallakurichi Government Medical College Hospital and various private hospitals for treatment.
The grieving relatives of the deceased have called for immediate action to prevent further tragedies. “No more lives should be lost to alcohol,” they said tearfully.
The state has seen a worrying rise in deaths due to toxic liquor consumption. Last year in May, 22 people died in similar incidents in the Villupuram and Chengalpattu districts. To make things worse, MK Stalin-led DMK government awarded ₹50,000 solatium to the culprit responsible for the hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu which resulted in 19 deaths.
BJP Tamil Nadu President K. Annamalai slammed MK Stalin for failing to control the rapid rise of illicit liquor cells.
“It is clear that the DMK government has not taken any action to control bootleg liquor in Marakanam and Madhuranthakam areas, after 23 lives were lost to bootleg liquor. I strongly condemn the DMK government which has taken three lives again without taking any action against DMK Minister Mr. Mastan despite the fact that he was in close contact with bootleggers. The Minister of Prohibition, who is responsible for the continuous loss of lives without being able to stop the sale of bootleg liquor, should take full responsibility for this. I urge the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. MK Stalin to immediately dismiss both Minister Masthan who is in touch with the bootleg dealers and the Minister of Prohibition Muthusamy who has not prevented the sale of bootleg liquor.” Annamalai said.
கள்ளக்குறிச்சியில் மீண்டும் ஐந்து பேர், கள்ளச்சாராயத்துக்குப் பலியாகியிருக்கிறார்கள் என்ற செய்தி மிகுந்த அதிர்ச்சி அளிக்கிறது. பத்து பேருக்கும் மேல், மருத்துவமனையில் தீவிர சிகிச்சையில் உள்ளார்கள் என்று தெரிகிறது.
மரக்காணம், மதுராந்தகம் பகுதிகளில், கள்ளச்சாராயத்துக்கு 23…
— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) June 19, 2024
It is heart-wrenching to see the Parents cry out of the pain of losing their child & wife losing her husband due to the consumption of illicit liquor. DMK has not learnt their lesson after the 22 hooch deaths last year & their misgovernance has led to 5 more deaths today.
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— K.Annamalai (@annamalai_k) June 19, 2024
AIADMK Leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami came down heavy on the DMK government and urged the Chief Minister to not play word games like last time referring to the Marakanam hooch tragedy incident where the DGP of Tamil Nadu had said that the death was not due to “hooch” but “methanol”.
கள்ளக்குறிச்சி மாவட்டம் கருணாபுரம் பகுதியில் கள்ளச்சாராயம் அருந்திய 5 பேர் உயிரிழந்ததாகவும் 10க்கும் மேற்பட்டோர் மருத்துவமனையில் சிகிச்சை பெற்றுவருவதாகவும் வருகின்ற செய்திகள் கவலையளிக்கின்றன. உயிரிழந்தோர் குடும்பத்தாருக்கு எனது ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கலையும் , வருத்தங்களையும்…
— Edappadi K Palaniswami – Say No To Drugs & DMK (@EPSTamilNadu) June 19, 2024
(With inputs from Kumudam)
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