Iranian media report the death of four individuals in Hamadan due to the consumption of 'fake alcohol' and an increase in the number of victims from this type of counterfeit alcohol in the provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran. Accordingly, the number of victims of this alcohol in Iran has reached 26 in the last four days. The prosecutor of Hamadan stated on Wednesday, October 3, that 18 citizens had been admitted to Sina Hospital in this city due to 'alcohol poisoning,' and four of these individuals have died. This judicial official did not provide details about the incident, the identities of the victims, or how this alcohol was distributed. The head of Gilan University of Medical Sciences also reported on Wednesday that the number of victims in this province has risen to nine, stating, 'Two of these patients are in intensive care and are in critical condition.' Mohammad Taghi Ashoubi had previously announced that a total of 20 people in this province had been poisoned due to the consumption of ethanol or methanol. On the other hand, the director of forensic medicine in Mazandaran stated on Wednesday that the number of deaths due to alcohol consumption in Mazandaran has reached 13. Two days prior, the director had reported eight deaths due to alcohol poisoning in this province. The production and consumption of alcoholic beverages have been banned in Iran since the 1979 revolution, and since then, alcohol has been exchanged in smuggling and black markets without any quality control, often with methanol added as a cheaper substitute for ethanol. Over the years, various cities in Iran have repeatedly witnessed waves of deaths among citizens due to the consumption of such beverages. Last year, according to judicial and health officials in Karaj, between 10 to 14 people lost their lives due to what was described as poisoning from 'alcohol consumption.' The head of the judiciary in Alborz province announced in June of this year that four individuals related to this case had been sentenced to 'execution.' During the COVID pandemic, at least 210 people in Iran died from drinking fake alcohol. At that time, some mistakenly believed that drinking alcohol was beneficial for treating those infected with the coronavirus.
The Number of Victims of 'Fake Alcohol' Reaches 26 in Four Days
In the last four days, 26 people have died in Iran from consuming counterfeit alcohol, with significant casualties reported in Hamadan, Gilan, and Mazandaran. The ongoing issue of fake alcohol consumption highlights the dangers of unregulated black market products in a country where alcohol is banned. This situation reflects broader public health concerns and the consequences of strict prohibition policies.
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📰 What Happened
Fake alcohol consumption in Iran leads to 26 deaths in four days across multiple provinces.
- Hamadan prosecutor announce citizens of Hamadan
- head of Gilan University of Medical Sciences report victims in Gilan
- director of forensic medicine in Mazandaran report victims in Mazandaran
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The rise in deaths from fake alcohol underscores the dangers of unregulated markets in Iran.
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