The three accused in the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, Govindaraj, Damadoran, and Vijaya, have been sent to 15-day judicial custody until July 5th by District Court judge Sriram. They were subsequently taken to Cuddalore prison. The tragedy, which claimed the lives of at least 34 people and left over 100 others hospitalized, occurred after they consumed contaminated alcohol in Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu. State officials reported the incident on June 20th.
Meanwhile, the Tamil Nadu state opposition AIADMK MLAs staged a protest at the State Assembly in Chennai, wearing black clothes to commemorate the victims of the tragedy. The session of the House began on June 20th, but chaos erupted both inside and outside the Assembly as protesting MLAs were removed by the police. The protest centered around the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, highlighting the seriousness of the incident and the demand for accountability.
The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage and calls for stringent action against those responsible for the adulterated alcohol that led to the deaths. The incident has once again raised concerns about the sale of illicit liquor and the lack of effective enforcement in Tamil Nadu. The investigation into the case is ongoing, and authorities are working to bring those responsible to justice.
