Toxic Alcohol Deaths in Kallakurichi, India

SOURCE www.npr.org
56 people died in Kallakurichi, India after consuming toxic alcohol. The government responded by appointing a new official, suspending police officers, and arresting illegal liquor producers. Compensation was announced for the families of the victims.

Key Points

  • 56 people died after consuming methanol-laced liquor in Kallakurichi, India
  • Government appointed new official and suspended police officers in response
  • Compensation announced for families of victims
  • Spurious liquor producers arrested

Pros

  • Government response with appointment of new official and arrests of illegal liquor producers
  • Compensation announced for families of victims

Cons

  • 56 people lost their lives due to consumption of toxic alcohol
  • Ongoing issue of spurious liquor production and consumption in the region