Illicit liquors, often known as "hooch" or "country liquor" are unregulated alcoholic beverages produced without adherence to legal standards or safety protocols. Contaminants, including methanol (a highly toxic form of alcohol), can be present in dangerous concentrations. The consumption of illicit liquor in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday has led to the death of at least 47 people, Tamil Nadu Director of Medical Education Sangumani said on Friday.
While charges are being traded and the blame game is on, the case of spurious liquor consumption is unfortunately common in the country, and repeatedly, lives are lost. So what are these illicit liquors and how do they have a devastating impact on health? Dr Selvakumar Naganathan, Sr. Consultant - Liver Transplant & HPB Surgery, Metro Hospital Faridabad, shares his insights.
Illicit Liquors In India Dr Naganathan explains that illicit liquors, commonly known as "hooch," "country liquor," or "moonshine," are unregulated alcoholic beverages produced without adherence to legal standards or safety protocols. "These beverages are often manufactured in clandestine operations to evade taxes and regulations, resulting in significantly lower production costs. Ingredients and methods used in making illicit liquors are often substandard, including industrial alcohol, methanol, and other toxic substances," says Dr Naganathan.
Spurious Liquor: How Are They Dangerous? Illicit liquors pose a significant health risk due to the.
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