An illegal alcohol brew has been blamed for the deaths of 10 individuals, three of whom were women, in two districts of Tamilnadu. As a result, seven policemen were suspended on Sunday.
While six people have died and more than 33 persons are hospitalised from Marakkanam in Villupuram district, four persons have died near Maduranthakam in Chengelpet district as on Sunday evening.
Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced ex-gratia for the deceased and aid for those hospitalised.
A group of people had consumed liquor brewed locally on Saturday evening during a function. Police said that those who consumed liquor started vomiting late night.
Villupuram district police superintendent N. Sreenatha said that the police have commenced investigation immediately after they received complaints about people vomiting after consuming locally brewed liquor.