Hyderabad hooch tragedy: KTR demands Rs 20 lakh compensation for victims’ families

BRS leader KT Rama Rao condemned the Telangana government’s inaction after six people died from consuming illicit liquor in Hyderabad. He demanded Rs 20 lakh compensation for each victim’s family and urged better medical care and preventive measures

Hyderabad: Expressing deep sorrow over the deaths of six persons in Hyderabad due to the consumption of illicit liquor, BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Thursday demanded a compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the kin of each victim. He condemned the State government’s inaction and called for immediate support to the affected families.

In a statement on X, Rama Rao described the incident as “extremely tragic” and urged the government to stand by the families of the victims in every possible way. He also emphasised the need for better medical treatment for those currently hospitalised due to the consumption of spurious liquor.

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“The government must ensure the best possible treatment for the victims receiving care in hospitals,” he stated.

Rama Rao further highlighted the government’s responsibility to protect hardworking citizens from such preventable tragedies.

“It is the government’s duty to ensure that workers striving to support their families are safeguarded from falling victim to illicit liquor,” he said, criticising the authorities for their failure to act despite the loss of lives.

Expressing concern over the lack of accountability, he called the government’s inaction “appalling” and demanded transparency regarding the measures being taken to prevent such incidents in future.

“The government must inform the public about the steps it will take to ensure such tragedies do not recur,” he added.