Hyderabad adulterated toddy | One extra dying after two-week battle, toll rises to 12

The deceased, recognized as 35-year-old A. Vijay, succumbed at 1:22 a.m. on Thursday (July 24, 2025) at Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad, the place he had been receiving therapy since July 9. He was initially admitted to Gandhi Hospital on July 8 earlier than being referred to NIMS the next day.

According to data shared by the hospital, Vijay succumbed to sepsis and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS), a life-threatening situation wherein an an infection results in systemic irritation, ultimately inflicting the failure of important organs such because the liver, kidneys, and lungs.

“A. Vijay, admitted with historical past toddy consumption, was intubated on July 23, has expired right this moment at 1:22 a.m. July 24 as a consequence of sepsis with MODS. Death abstract is being written now , the native police station has been knowledgeable because it an MLC case,” a press release from the hospital learn.

Meanwhile, a number of others are nonetheless present process therapy at varied hospitals throughout the town. The victims, largely from Kukatpally, have been rushed to hospital on the night time of July 8 after experiencing signs reminiscent of diarrhoea, low blood strain, dizziness, and fatigue. Since then, hospitals have continued to obtain sufferers reporting comparable complaints.

They had allegedly consumed toddy from three toddy depots in Kukatpally, samples of which have examined constructive for alprazolam. Further investigation within the case is underway by the excise officers.