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Crime
19 Die in Nagaland After Suspected Illicit Alcohol Consumption, SIT Formed
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 07:01 PM
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Nineteen people lost their lives in Nagaland after consuming suspected spurious liquor, leading the state government to set up a Special Investigation Team.
A tragic incident in Nagaland has claimed 19 lives after victims reportedly consumed alcohol that authorities suspect was spurious. The deaths were confirmed by local officials who said the victims showed symptoms of severe poisoning before succumbing.
The state government responded by constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the source of the illicit liquor, identify any illegal manufacturers, and determine lapses in enforcement. Police have begun collecting samples and interviewing witnesses to trace the supply chain.
Health officials warned the public about the dangers of unregulated alcohol and urged anyone who consumed the suspect drink to seek immediate medical attention. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
The state government responded by constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the source of the illicit liquor, identify any illegal manufacturers, and determine lapses in enforcement. Police have begun collecting samples and interviewing witnesses to trace the supply chain.
Health officials warned the public about the dangers of unregulated alcohol and urged anyone who consumed the suspect drink to seek immediate medical attention. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.