Hyderabad | Death toll in adulterated toddy case reaches 9

Of the 16 individuals presently present process therapy at Gandhi Hospital, two sufferers, G. Bethaiah and B. Laxmaiah, have been discharged, whereas one other, Ch. Satyanarayana, left the hospital in opposition to medical recommendation. No new admissions have been recorded since 1 p.m. on July 12, stated a supply on the hospital.

At Gandhi Hospital, 4 are in a vital situation, together with 61-year-old Vadla Sugunamma, of Hydernagar; 47-year-old Okay. Nirmala; 55-year-old B. Latha from Kukatpally and 26-year-old Manjala Swapna of Jagadgirigutta. They have been positioned on ventilator help, oxygen remedy and inotropic treatment.

Meanwhile, in a press release issued on Monday (July 14, 2025) by Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), it was acknowledged that 36 sufferers have been admitted in complete following consumption of adulterated toddy. Of these, 23 are presently present process therapy. Thirteen sufferers have been discharged within the final three days, and 7 others have been declared match for discharge on Monday. A hospital spokesperson stated a multispecialty group was monitoring the situation of the remaining sufferers.

One affected person was admitted to NIMS on Sunday with diarrhoea and low blood stress. She had earlier obtained therapy for every week at a personal facility in Kukatpally and is now underneath remark.

The Excise Department and police are persevering with their investigation into the supply of the toddy. Those arrested in reference to its provide and distribution are being questioned.