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19 die after consuming illicit liquor in Nagaland; 3,000 bottles seized
Police formed a special investigation team and seized nearly 3,000 bottles as they traced the source of the suspected adulterated liquor, officials said.
- At least 19 people died in Nagaland's Mokokchung and Tuensang districts over the past two days after consuming suspected spurious liquor, with eight deaths reported in Mokokchung and 11 in Tuensang, police said on Saturday.
- Senior Superintendent of Police Vesupra Kezo announced Saturday the formation of a Special Investigation Team headed by Additional Superintendent of Police I Bunglang Chang to trace the supply chain of the suspected adulterated liquor.
- Following the deaths, police conducted multiple raids, arrested 19 people, and seized nearly 3,000 bottles of suspected illicit liquor while sending samples to Guwahati for forensic examination to determine the cause.
- On Sunday, the Nagpur Crime Branch intercepted a truck carrying 39,000 bottles of spurious liquor, with driver Abdul Tausif Abdul Hafiz arrested after authorities found the shipment destined for Gadchiroli.
- Police urged anyone experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, or loss of consciousness after consuming alcohol to seek immediate medical attention to prevent further casualties.
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In the past two days, 19 people have died in Nagaland after consuming suspected poisonous liquor. The deaths have been reported from various areas. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the matter.
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