“The DMK connect in TN hooch tragedy”, The Commune Mag, May 16, 2023:
“The death toll from the consumption of illicit liquor in Tamil Nadu has risen to 19. The alleged incident occurred in Ekkiyarkuppam, a small fishing hamlet in the Villupuram district. A significant number of fatalities were also reported in Sithamur, Chengalpattu district.
Amaran, who is thought to be the main suspect in the case, was apprehended by police yesterday. Based on his confession, the police were looking for Muthu, a bootlegger who was absconding. However, today he was arrested near Tiindivanam based on his mobile location. According to reports, he was apprehended by police while on his way to surrender before the court.
Muthu admitted to the police that he bribed Excise Inspector, SI, L&O Inspector, his driver, Marakkanam Inspector, SI, Head Constable, and a few others in the police department, and that he gave the police more than half of his profits….”
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