19 Die After Suspected Spurious Liquor Consumption in Nagaland

Police in Nagaland have confirmed that 19 individuals lost their lives after consuming what is believed to be spurious liquor. The deaths were reported in a cluster of villages in the state, though the exact locations have not been disclosed. Authorities say the liquor was likely adulterated, leading to fatal poisoning. A forensic team has been deployed to collect samples and trace the source of the contaminated drink. The incident has prompted the state government to call for stricter enforcement of liquor regulations and to warn the public about the dangers of unlicensed alcohol.