One more person died after consuming adulterated toddy sold in the Kukatpally area, taking the toll to five in Hyderabad. As of Monday, Gandhi Hospital reported 16 cases, with several patients still under treatment and some discharged.
Three deaths and multiple hospitalisations linked to suspected toddy adulteration have raised serious questions over the Telangana Excise Department's declining enforcement. Families of victims demand stricter monitoring as the department launches an internal probe and books five cases.
Thirty-one people were admitted to NIMS Hospital in Hyderabad on July 8 after consuming adulterated toddy. While 27 are stable, four remain critical and are on dialysis support, hospital authorities confirmed. A multispecialty team is monitoring the situation closely.
Alprazolam, a powerful sedative, is suspected to be the main chemical used in the adulteration of toddy in Hyderabad. Forensic reports from past cases also identified this drug, which delivers a stronger intoxicating effect. It is a prescription-only Schedule H1 drug
Fifteen residents of Kukatpally were hospitalised at NIMS after consuming suspected adulterated toddy. While one person is on ventilator support, others are stable. Health and excise officials have launched an investigation and assured treatment and support to the affected families.
The demise of two individuals remains enigmatic following their consumption of allegedly contaminated toddy at the Addaguntapalli toddy compound on Wednesday night.
Mancherial: In a joint operation by sleuths of Ramagundam commissionerate Task Force and Prohibition and Excise department, a man was arrested for allegedly preparing adulterated toddy in Thandur mandal centre on Monday. A total of 410 litres of adulterated toddy, three kg of ammonium chloride (solid state), two kg of lemon salt, two kg baking […]
