Overview

• Five fatalities have been confirmed and about 40 people remain hospitalised after consuming suspected adulterated toddy in Kukatpally.
• Four of the patients are in critical condition and receiving dialysis or ventilator support at NIMS and Gandhi Hospital.
• Prohibition and Excise Department officers sealed three toddy outlets in Hyderanagar, Shamshiguda and KPHB Colony and arrested five individuals.
• Toddy samples have been sent for toxicological analysis to determine whether sedatives such as alprazolam or diazepam were used as adulterants.
• The Human Rights Commission’s directive for a comprehensive report by August 20 has intensified calls for stronger licensing enforcement and regulatory oversight.