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19 dead in Nagaland after consuming toxic liquor
✍️ New Age BD
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 07:01 PM
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At least 19 people have died in Nagaland after drinking liquor contaminated with toxic substances, authorities said.
A tragic incident in Nagaland has claimed the lives of at least 19 individuals after they consumed liquor found to be contaminated with toxic chemicals. The deaths were reported early this week, prompting an urgent response from local health officials and law‑enforcement agencies.
State police have launched an investigation to trace the source of the illicit brew, which is suspected to have been produced and distributed illegally. Samples of the liquor have been sent to forensic labs for toxicological analysis, and a team of health inspectors is conducting a sweep of local liquor outlets.
The episode adds to a series of recent poisonings linked to spurious alcohol across the northeast, underscoring the need for stricter regulation and public awareness. Officials have urged residents to avoid unlicensed liquor and to report any suspicious sales to authorities.
State police have launched an investigation to trace the source of the illicit brew, which is suspected to have been produced and distributed illegally. Samples of the liquor have been sent to forensic labs for toxicological analysis, and a team of health inspectors is conducting a sweep of local liquor outlets.
The episode adds to a series of recent poisonings linked to spurious alcohol across the northeast, underscoring the need for stricter regulation and public awareness. Officials have urged residents to avoid unlicensed liquor and to report any suspicious sales to authorities.