Kallakurichi illicit liquor poisoning (2024): Deaths and Ex Gratia Relief
Methanol-laced illicit arrack consumed in Karunapuram and nearby areas. The Madras High Court later transferred the probe to the CBI; the District Collector was moved and officials suspended.
What happened
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Place | Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu |
| Kind | Accident: Hooch tragedy |
| Deaths | 65 |
| Injured | Not on record |
Ex gratia relief announced
| Paying government | Per death | Injury relief | Sanctioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government of Tamil Nadu (State) | Rs 10 lakh | Hospitalised: Rs 50,000 | Rs 6.50 crore |
Total sanctioned: Rs 6.50 crore. Reported as paid: No payment figure has been made public yet.
Sources
Other relief records in Tamil Nadu
Disaster and accident relief register · SDRF and NDRF relief norms
Sanctioned amount = announced rate x reported victims. Injury relief is counted only where the number of injured is on record. Payments by companies and parties are not included.