Four dead after consuming suspected spurious liquor in Nagaland

Four persons have died in Mangkolemba sub-division, Mokokchung district, Nagaland, following suspected consumption of adulterated MC Rum in recent days. Four others have also fallen ill after consuming liquor from the same source. Mokokchung Police registered a case under Section 105 of the BNS and relevant sections of the NLTP Act.

Six persons have been arrested and suspected adulterated liquor seized in connection with the incident. Police have initiated a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of deaths, trace the source and supply chain, and identify those involved in manufacture, distribution and sale of the spurious liquor. The spurious liquor may have been distributed to other parts of the state, posing serious health risks.

Authorities have advised the public to avoid consuming liquor and urged anyone experiencing symptoms like gastric pain, dizziness, blurred vision or breathing difficulties after liquor consumption to seek immediate medical attention. Citizens have been asked to report any suspected sale or storage of spurious liquor to police.