This is an archive article published on June 21, 2024
Tamil Nadu govt to rehabilitate reformed bootleggers, earmarks Rs 5 crore fund: Minister
The minister's statement comes amid the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that has claimed the lives of 48 persons and has affected the health of more than 100 people, who are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
Tamil Nadu Prohibition and Excise Minister S Muthusamy. (File Photo) Tamil Nadu Prohibition and Excise Minister S Muthusamy told the legislative assembly on Friday that bootleggers who are remorseful and wish to turn over a new leaf will be rehabilitated after they serve a prison term.
Such persons who repent for their wrongdoings should be rehabilitated to prevent them from returning to bootlegging, he said.
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The minister’s statement comes amid the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy that has claimed the lives of 48 persons and has affected the health of more than 100 people, who are currently undergoing treatment at various hospitals.
“Persons punished for the offence of distilling and selling illicit arrack will be rehabilitated if they show a change of heart, after serving a term,” Muthusamy said.
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