9 die after consuming hand sanitizer in Andhra Pradesh (India). Police say they couldn’t find liquor
At least nine people died when they consumed alcohol-based hand sanitizer in Indian state of Andhra in the last two days, the police said. The tragedy took place in Kurichedu town. The District Superintendent of Police (SP) Siddharth Kaushal was quoted saying "these people had consumed sanitiser due to non-availability of liquor as there was a lockdown in force in Kurichedu to contain the spread of Covid-19." The incident came to light when a beggar at a local temple complained of severe burning sensation in his stomach. He while being taken to the hospital on Wednesday night. On Thursday morning, two others collapsed due to severe stomach pain. The family members shifted them to the government hospital at Darsi town, but they succumbed late in the night. Six others, who were also admitted to the hospital with similar complaints, died on Friday morning. Mr. Kaushal said hand-sanitizers from all local shops were seized for lab tests. The police are trying to ascertai