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13 dead, over 20 hospitalised in TN's Kallakurichi after consuming illicit liquor

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13 dead, over 20 hospitalised in TN's Kallakurichi after consuming illicit liquor

CHENNAI: Thirteen people died and over 20 have been hospitalised in Kallakurichi district in northern Tamil Nadu after suspected consumption of illicit 'packet arrack', officials said on Wednesday.

A 49-year-old man, K Kannukutti, has been arrested and an analysis of about 200 litres of illicit arrack seized from him has disclosed the presence of deadly methanol, the government said.

Chief Minister M K Stalin has ordered a CB-CID probe to ensure a comprehensive investigation.

Kallakurichi District Collector Sravan Kumar Jatavath has been transferred and Superintendent of Police Samay Singh Meena suspended, a statement said.
According to Tamil Nadu officials, they have seized 200 litres of arrack, which shows a mix of ''methanol''.

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