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Crime
19 Dead After Consuming Toxic Alcohol in Nagaland
✍️ NDTV
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:46 PM
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At least 19 people have died in Nagaland after drinking liquor that was later found to be poisonous, officials said.
A tragic incident in Nagaland has left at least 19 individuals dead after they consumed liquor later identified as poisonous. Health officials confirmed that the victims suffered severe poisoning, leading to multiple fatalities. Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the source of the contaminated alcohol and to identify any parties responsible for its distribution. The incident underscores the ongoing problem of illicit liquor in the region, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of alcohol regulations. Police and health agencies are working together to provide assistance to affected families and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.