‘Stop shaming hooch tragedy victims’

IMPHAL| Aug 3

Oinam Sawombung Youth Development Club (OSYDC) has said that the five people who died recently after consuming adulterated alcohol were victims of poisoning.

The club urged to stop the online shaming of the victims on social media by spreading false rumours about their drinking habits, said a release. None of the deceased were alcoholics and had no records of being treated at hospitals for liver or stomach problems, it said.

The release continued that they have no history of quarrel with anyone. They were victims of poisoning or food poisoning which can be caused by taking any sorts of adulterated food or drinks, it further said.

The adulterated alcohol was brewed by a Kabui family from Kabui Khul, Leisangkhong and sold by two locals from Sawombung, it added. The authorities concerned must sort out the matter to prevent communal misunderstanding that may rise out of the matter.

The club appealed to the government to help the family of the victims who had passed away due to poisoning and those who are undergoing treatments.