Dimapur: Three more people died after allegedly consuming suspected adulterated liquor in Longpayimsen village in Nagaland’s Mokokchung district, taking the death toll from suspected spurious liquor consumption in the district to 11.
Mokokchung police said they received information about the three deaths on the night of October 15. In a release dated October 16, police identified the deceased as Chungkai, 50, Samuel, 24, and Bubai Urang, 36, all from Assam.
The three men were engaged in agricultural work in Longpayimsen village and were temporarily residing there.
According to preliminary investigations, the men allegedly consumed rum on the night of October 14 before developing symptoms including giddiness, nausea and blurred vision. Police said the exact cause of death is yet to be established and remains subject to medical and forensic confirmation.
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths and the source of the suspected adulterated liquor. Relevant exhibits will be sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Kolkata for chemical analysis to help determine the cause of death and trace the liquor’s source and supply chain.
Eight people had died in Mangkolemba and the Police Station-II area of Mokokchung district last month following the consumption of suspected spurious liquor.
Further investigation into the latest deaths is ongoing.