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19 dead in Nagaland after suspected spurious liquor; SIT formed

At least 19 people have died in Nagaland's Mokokchung and Tuensang districts over the past two days after allegedly consuming suspected spurious liquor, prompting police to form a special investigation team and seize nearly 3,000 bottles of illicit alcohol.

By Priya Raman · · 1 min read

At least 19 people have died in Nagaland over the past two days after allegedly consuming suspected spurious liquor, officials said on Saturday. Eight deaths were reported in Mokokchung district and 11 in Tuensang, according to police.

A Special Investigation Team headed by Additional Superintendent of Police I Bunglang Chang has been formed to investigate the deaths and trace the source and supply chain of the suspected adulterated liquor, Senior Superintendent of Police Vesupra Kezo said on Saturday. “We have obtained some leads, but it is too premature to disclose details,” Kezo said.

Police have sent samples of the suspected liquor to Guwahati for forensic examination to determine the cause of the deaths. Following raids at several locations, 19 people have been arrested and nearly 3,000 bottles of liquor have been seized.

Authorities have urged people to avoid unidentified or unlabelled alcohol and to seek immediate medical attention on symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, breathing difficulties or loss of consciousness after drinking. Nagaland has had prohibition in force since 1990, though illicit liquor continues to circulate. Earlier this month, at least nine people died in Tuensang after suspected spurious liquor consumption, according to The Statesman.

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