Spurious liquor kills 2 in Tamil Nadu, 2 remains critical

Two people have died and two more are in serious condition after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu's Maliyaduthurai on Sunday.

Mayiladuthurai (Tamil Nadu):Two people have died and two more are in serious condition after consuming spurious liquor in Tamil Nadu's Maliyaduthurai on Sunday.

According to the sources, Prabhu, (33), who worked at a printing press, resident of Senthankudi near Mayiladuthurai, along with five others consumed spurious liquor, on Saturday evening.

After some time Prabhu complained of a blurred vision and was rushed to the government hospital in Mayiladuthurai, where he also tested Covid-positive. While, being moved to the Covid-ward, he succumbed to death.

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Another victim Selvam, (36), died at his residence.

Two others Veerasamy, (52) and Sarathkumar, (28), who complained of eyesight loss were admitted to the government hospital. Their situation remains critical.

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Whereas, the other two, part of the drinking group, did not show any adverse signs.

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