68:, which initially caused the death of 156 people. Of these, 56 were in urban Bangalore, 27 were in rural Bangalore, 32 were in Kolar, and 41 were in Krishnagiri. Several people were hospitalised complaining of stomach pain and vomiting. A small number lost their eyesight. The death toll later rose to 180 as hospitalised victims died. Poor people prefer illicit liquor as it is cheaper than
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72:, which was the main reason for the incident.
391:"Hooch tragedy triggers political blame game"
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254:"Hooch death toll rises to 180 in Karnataka"
228:"Poison Moonshine Kills 110 of India's Poor"
180:"Scores of Hooch Deaths Every Year in India"
158:"Karnataka hooch tragedy toll mounts to 156"
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52:in the state of Karnataka and neighbouring
487:"City police nab hooch lord Sounder in TN"
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123:"K'taka, TN hooch toll mounts to 64"
104:List of methanol poisoning incidents
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99:List of alcohol poisonings in India
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564:Crime in Tamil Nadu
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