34 people have died in a tragic hooch incident in TN, with the CM offering Rs 10 lakh compensation.

Chennai: Tragedy struck Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district as the death toll in the recent hooch incident rose to 34, according to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin's announcement on Thursday. In light of this devastating news, CM Stalin has promised to provide a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the victims. Furthermore, a one-man committee, headed by retired High Court Justice B. Gokuldas, has been appointed by the government to investigate the incident and suggest measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Expressing his heartfelt sorrow, CM Stalin stated that he was deeply saddened by the loss of 34 lives due to the consumption of illicit liquor in Kallakurichi district. He also informed that immediate orders have been issued to provide a compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to those who are currently undergoing treatment in hospitals. The CM also disclosed that four individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident and strict action will be taken against those responsible for supplying methanol, the substance used in making the illicit liquor.

In addition, CM Stalin has instructed the police to thoroughly investigate the source of the methanol and has taken measures against the concerned officials, including the transfer of the District Collector. However, the recent hooch tragedies in Tamil Nadu have drawn criticism towards the state government's negligence, as pointed out by Governor R.N. Ravi. He expressed his condolences and wished for the speedy recovery of the victims, while also blaming the government for failing to prevent such incidents from occurring.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who is also the president of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, did not hold back in criticizing the DMK government led by CM Stalin for their lack of action. In a strong statement, Vijay urged the government to take immediate and effective measures to prevent such tragedies from happening in the future. He also called out the government's apathy towards the matter, highlighting the recent hooch deaths in the state and the government's failure to learn from past mistakes. It is high time that the state government takes responsibility for their actions and ensures the safety and well-being of its citizens.

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