Nine died in Andhra Pradesh after consuming sanitizer

At least nine persons died after allegedly consuming sanitizer in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday, police said.

Prakasam district Superintendent of Police Siddharth Kaushal, who visited Kurichedu mandal headquarters, said the people had been consuming sanitizer for the past few days, mixing it with water and soft drinks.

"We are also investigating whether they laced the sanitizer with any other toxic substances," the SP said.