In ‘dry’ Nagaland, 19 die of hooch poisoning; police probe underway
At least 19 people died in Nagaland's Mokokchung and Tuensang districts after consuming suspected spurious liquor over two days. Police formed a Special Investigation Team to trace the source of the illicit alcohol and conducted raids, arresting 19 individuals and seizing nearly 3,000 bottles. Authorities have sent samples for forensic examination to determine the cause of death.