1. Toxic liquor tragedy kills 19 in Nagaland across Mokokchung and Tuensang districts

Toxic liquor tragedy kills 19 in Nagaland across Mokokchung and Tuensang districts

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  • At least 19 people have died in Nagaland after allegedly consuming suspected spurious liquor over the past two days.
  • Mokokchung reported eight deaths, while Tuensang recorded 11 deaths linked to suspected illicit liquor consumption.
  • Police formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the deaths and trace the source and supply chain of the suspected adulterated liquor.
  • Police arrested 19 people and seized nearly 3,000 bottles of liquor during multiple raids, while samples were sent for forensic testing.

Source: ndtv.com

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