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.
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 customer took a few sips from the bottle before noticing a small snake floating inside it. Shocked by this discovery, he and other patrons began arguing with the toddy shop managers. As the disagreement escalated, the customers caused damage to the furniture and toddy bottles.
After a while, they developed health problems while working in agricultural fields. While Suresh and Srinvas had froth coming from their mouth, the others complained of nausea and dizziness.
Prohibition and Exhibition Deputy Commissioner C Narasimha Reddy said that steps were being taken to prevent the menace in the two districts; a few parts in these districts were known for adulteration.
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