Madras HC orders CBI probe into Kallakurichi hooch tragedy; blames Tamil Nadu govt inaction for 68 deaths

The Madras High Court ordered a CBI investigation into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy. 68 people died in the tragedy. The court blamed the Tamil Nadu government for not taking action against the sale of illicit liquor. The court said that the Kallakurichi deaths could have been avoided if the authorities had acted after the Marakkanam incident.

20 Nov 2024 1:13 pm