The death toll due to consumption of spurious toddy in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad has gone up to seven, while 51 people were hospitalised. Two of the affected persons succumbed late on Thursday, bringing the toll to seven.
The affected people had consumed toddy on July 6 and 7 in Kukatpally and surrounding areas. On July 8, the victims approached nearby hospitals with symptoms like diarrhoea, low blood pressure, dizziness and fatigue.
The authorities were waiting for the toxicology report of the samples sent to the lab from the seized toddy at a few outlets. According to officials, the symptoms suggest the presence of chemical adulterants in the toddy.
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