19 people die over 2 days after drinking spurious liquor in Nagaland, SIT formed
At least 19 people have died in Nagaland, India, over two days after allegedly consuming spurious liquor. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the deaths, trace the supply chain, and have arrested 19 individuals while seizing nearly 3,000 bottles of illicit liquor.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the severe public health risks associated with illicit alcohol production and consumption, particularly in regions with prohibition laws, and underscores the need for effective enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
At least 19 people have died in Nagaland over the past two days after allegedly consuming spurious liquor, news agency PTI reported.Police have formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the deaths and trace the supply chain of suspected adulterated liquor in the state, where a prohibition law has been in place since 1990.Mokokchung district reported eight deaths, while Tuensang district reported 11 deaths following the consumption of suspected illicit liquor, police said.Senior Superintendent of Police Vesupra Kezo said on Saturday that the SIT, headed by Additional Superintendent of Police I Bunglang Chang, has been constituted to investigate the…
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