At least 15 people were admitted to Hyderabad’s Ramdev Hospital after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy at a shop in Kukatpally area, according to an excise department official. One of the victims is reported to be in critical condition, while the rest are undergoing treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
The incident has raised concerns over the safety and quality of locally sold toddy.
Patients shifted to NIMS for advanced care
Initially admitted to various local hospitals on Tuesday after experiencing symptoms of acute gastroenteritis, the affected individuals were later shifted to the state-run Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) for further treatment. Health officials confirmed the patients had all consumed toddy prior to falling ill.
Health Minister orders immediate medical attention
Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha directed health authorities to ensure the best possible medical care for those undergoing treatment. He also instructed officials to monitor the situation closely.
Toddy samples sent for testing
While initial suspicions point to adulterated toddy as the cause, officials said the exact reason behind the illnesses is still being determined. Samples of the toddy consumed by the patients have been collected and sent for lab analysis to verify possible contamination or adulteration.
Authorities are expected to take further action once the test results are available.
