Nagaland Congress Calls for Probe into Tuensang Liquor-Related Deaths

The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has formally requested a comprehensive probe into the recent fatalities linked to illicit liquor consumption in Tuensang district.\n\nThe committee cited multiple incidents where individuals died after ingesting contaminated or illegally produced alcohol, raising concerns about public safety and regulatory lapses.\n\nIn a statement, NPCC leaders urged the state government and law‑enforcement agencies to identify the culprits behind the production and distribution of the harmful liquor and to ensure strict penalties are imposed.\n\nThe call for action comes amid growing public outcry over the lack of accountability for the deaths and the need for stronger measures to curb illegal alcohol trade in the region.