In Brief
- Police reported 19 deaths from suspected illicit liquor in Nagaland.
- Mokokchung and Tuensang districts were affected over two days.
- Eight fatalities occurred in Mokokchung district.
- Eleven fatalities occurred in Tuensang district from poisonous liquor.
Nagaland police confirmed that a total of 19 people have died after consuming suspected poisonous liquor in two districts over the past two days. Mokokchung district reported eight deaths, while Tuensang district accounted for 11 fatalities. Authorities have attributed these deaths to the consumption of illicit liquor, which is suspected to be poisonous. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about illegal alcohol production and consumption in the region. Police and local officials are reportedly investigating the sources of this liquor to prevent further casualties. No additional details on arrests or the exact nature of the poison have been released so far.
