{
  "id": 9922499,
  "title": "19 Dead After Suspected Spurious Liquor Consumption In Nagaland, Police Launch Probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/19-dead-after-suspected-spurious-liquor-consumption-in-nagaland",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T05:57:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/19-dead-after-suspected-spurious-liquor-consumption-in-nagaland-police-launch-probe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least 19 individuals have passed away allegedly due to consuming adulterated liquor in Nagaland, according to police reports. The Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by Additional Superintendent of Police I Bunglang Chang, has been established to investigate the deaths and uncover the source and distribution of the suspected illicit liquor. The Mokokchung district reported eight deaths, while the Tuensang district reported eleven fatalities over the past two days following the consumption of suspected illicit liquor. Police have formed a task force and conducted multiple raids, arresting 19 people and seizing approximately 3,000 bottles of liquor. Forensic examination of samples sent to Guwahati is underway to determine the cause of death. Authorities have advised the public to avoid consuming unidentified, unlabelled, or suspected illicit liquor and to seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, or loss of consciousness after consuming alcohol.",
  "summary": "Mokokchung: At least 19 people have died allegedly after drinking spurious liquor in Nagaland, with police forming a team to trace the supply chain of suspected adulterated liquor in the state where a prohibition law has been in place since 1990. Also Watch: Police said Mokokchung district reported eight deaths and Tuensang district 11 over the past two days following consumption of suspected…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}