Hyderabad News: The suspected consumption of adulterated toddy from depots in Kukatpally has led to five confirmed deaths and hospitalisation of several others in Hyderabad. Authorities have launched an investigation as concerns grow over the safety of toddy being sold in the area.
At Gandhi Hospital, 23 people are currently under treatment, with five of them in critical condition. The critically ill patients include Vadla Sugunamma (61) from Hydernagar, K. Nirmala (47) and B. Latha (55) from Kukatpally, Manjala Swapna (26) from Jagadgirigutta, and P. Gangamani (42). These patients are either on ventilator support or undergoing dialysis.
The deceased have been identified as Ch. Swaroopa (61), Metla Narayana (40), Jaraputolla Mounika (25), Ch. Narsamma (65), and Chakali Pedda Gangaram (70).
At the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), 23 more patients are being treated for similar symptoms. Hospital officials said 10 of them are currently undergoing dialysis, while three others were expected to be discharged by Sunday evening. A new patient was also admitted with ongoing diarrhoea and low blood pressure, after receiving treatment for a week at a local Kukatpally hospital.
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Earlier, 10 patients had been discharged—five on Friday and another five on Saturday.
Authorities from the Excise department and the police are investigating the source of the suspected contaminated toddy. Several individuals have been taken into custody, and questioning is underway regarding the supply and distribution of the tainted drink.
Officials have urged residents to avoid consuming toddy until the investigation is complete and safety is assured. The health department is also monitoring other hospitals for similar cases.