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Nine People Die in Nagaland After Consuming Toxic Liquor
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🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:52 PM
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Nine residents of Tuensang, Nagaland, died after consuming toxic liquor, reigniting scrutiny of the state's 1989 Liquor Total Prohibition Act.
Nine people in Tuensang, Nagaland, lost their lives after consuming toxic liquor. The incident has brought renewed attention to the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act, enacted in 1989 and enforced from 1990. The act prohibits the sale and consumption of alcohol within the state. The tragedy highlights the ongoing challenges of enforcing prohibition and preventing the distribution of illicit beverages.