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
Updated On: 2024-06-20 02:57 PM IST
Compiled by : Sanjana Deshpande
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.
CM MK Stalin also ordered an inquiry commission to submit a report on the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy.
Subsequently, Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai has announced a state wide protest against the Stalin-led DMK Tamil Nadu Government on June 22.
An ANI report stated that a total of 107 people have been admitted to the Kallakurichi government Medical College Hospital.
Of the 107 persons, 59 people were referred to hospitals in other places such as Salem, Villupuram, and Puducherry.
Tamil Nadu Police has deployed police in heavy force in Kallakurichi with personnel drawn from various units and districts.
Meanwhile, AIADMK advocates have requested the Madras High Court to take up an urgent petition on the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy issue for hearing.
The Madras High Court division bench of Justices D Krishnakumar and K Kumaresh Babu has agreed to hear it on June 21.
