One more death after two-week battle, toll rises to 12
The deceased, identified 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, where he had been receiving treatment since July 9. He was initially admitted to Gandhi Hospital on July 8 before being referred to NIMS the following day.
According to information shared by the hospital, Vijay succumbed to sepsis and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS), a life-threatening condition in which an infection leads to systemic inflammation, eventually causing the failure of vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and lungs.
'A. Vijay, admitted with history toddy consumption, was intubated on July 23, has expired today at 1:22 a.m. July 24 due to sepsis with MODS. Death summary is being written now , the local police station has been informed as it an MLC case,' a statement from the hospital read.
Meanwhile, several others are still undergoing treatment at various hospitals across the city. The victims, mostly from Kukatpally, were rushed to hospital on the night of July 8 after experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, low blood pressure, dizziness, and fatigue. Since then, hospitals have continued to receive patients reporting similar complaints.
They had allegedly consumed toddy from three toddy depots in Kukatpally, samples of which have tested positive for alprazolam. Further investigation in the case is underway by the excise officials.
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One more person succumbed while undergoing treatment at a hospital, nearly two weeks after allegedly consuming adulterated toddy in Hyderabad, bringing the death toll in the case to 12. The deceased, identified 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, where he had been receiving treatment since July 9. He was initially admitted to Gandhi Hospital on July 8 before being referred to NIMS the following day. According to information shared by the hospital, Vijay succumbed to sepsis and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS), a life-threatening condition in which an infection leads to systemic inflammation, eventually causing the failure of vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, and lungs. 'A. Vijay, admitted with history toddy consumption, was intubated on July 23, has expired today at 1:22 a.m. July 24 due to sepsis with MODS. Death summary is being written now , the local police station has been informed as it an MLC case,' a statement from the hospital read. Meanwhile, several others are still undergoing treatment at various hospitals across the city. The victims, mostly from Kukatpally, were rushed to hospital on the night of July 8 after experiencing symptoms such as diarrhoea, low blood pressure, dizziness, and fatigue. Since then, hospitals have continued to receive patients reporting similar complaints. They had allegedly consumed toddy from three toddy depots in Kukatpally, samples of which have tested positive for alprazolam. Further investigation in the case is underway by the excise officials.
