Hyderabad, July 11 -- The Telangana Excise Department has suspended Balanagar Excise SHO Venukumar amid cases of adulterated toddy poisoning that led to the hospitalisation of at least 51 people in Hyderabad and eight deaths on Friday, July 11.

A probe is underway to ascertain the role of others in the department, reported Eenadu.

Of the total, 34 patients are receiving treatment at the Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), with the RMO confirming seven deaths and preparations underway to keep beds ready to meet the possible increase in the influx of affected people.

Nine patients at NIMS are undergoing dialysis as part of their ongoing management, while two others may need dialysis. 23 patients are clinically stable, of which ...