. MS Prashanth, Kallkurichi DC, confirmed the grim tally, which left families devastated at hospitals. The newly appointed District Collector made a poignant visit to check on patients` conditions amid the unfolding crisis. Reports indicate that 107 individuals were admitted to Kallakurichi hospital, with 59 subsequently referred to facilities in Salem, Villupuram, and Puducherry. Of the deceased, 18 lost their lives at Kallakurichi Government Hospital, underscoring the severity of the situation stemming from the consumption of illicit alcohol.