Tribal man dies after consuming ‘arishtam’ in Kerala’s Wayanad; probe launched
The Hindu·4h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A 38-year-old tribal man, Prasad, died at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital in Kerala's Wayanad after allegedly consuming arishtam reportedly laced with intoxicants. The traditional Ayurvedic fermented tonic caused the fatality, sparking local protests and police investigation into the incident.
Key Entities
PrasadWayanadKeralaKozhikode Medical College HospitalarishtamKallumottankunnuCheryamkolli