Hyderabad, July 24 -- One more person has succumbed while undergoing treatment at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) on Thursday, July 24, after the alleged consumption of adulterated toddy, bringing the death toll in the case to 12.

The deceased has been identified as A Vijay, 35, who had been receiving treatment at NIMS since July 9. He was initially admitted to Gandhi Hospital on July 8 to but was later shifted to NIMS, reported The Hindu.

According to the report, Vijay succumbed to sepsis and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS), which is a condition where infection leads to systemic inflammation, eventually causing organ failure.

It further said that Vijay succumbed at 1:22 am, and the local police station was info...