BJP Demands CBI Probe into Tamil Nadu Hooch Tragedy, Accuses DMK of Involvement

The BJP has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, alleging that DMK functionaries were behind the production and sale of illicit liquor. The incident claimed 36 lives and left over 90 hospitalized, with fears of a rising death toll.

The BJP has called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah to initiate a CBI probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which has claimed 36 lives and left over 90 individuals hospitalized. The party has accused DMK functionaries of being involved in the production and sale of the illicit liquor.

In a letter to Shah, BJP chief K Annamalai highlighted the alleged complicity of local police and political leaders, stating that the sale occurred in public areas with the authorities' knowledge. Annamalai also referred to similar incidents in May 2023, which resulted in 23 deaths, underscoring the claim of ineffective governance under the DMK.

Given the dire state of governance, Annamalai urged a CBI probe to ensure justice, expressing concerns that the DMK would obstruct the state police from holding those responsible accountable. The call for CBI intervention is seen as a critical step in addressing perceived failures in curbing the sale of illicit liquor in the state.

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