Kohima, September 26 (TNA) In Nagaland, four people have reportedly died and four others have fallen ill in Mangkolemba Sub-Division of Mokokchung district, following suspected consumption of adulterated liquor, according to the Mokokchung Police.
Police said the victims are suspected to have consumed adulterated MC Rum. In connection with the incident, Mangkolemba Police Station has registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition Act.
Six people have been arrested, while suspected spurious liquor has also been seized. Police said the exact cause of the deaths and illnesses remains under investigation, and they are working to trace the source and supply chain of the suspected liquor and identify those involved in its manufacture, transportation, distribution or sale.
Police have warned that liquor from the suspected source may have been distributed to other parts of the state, and advised the public to refrain from consuming liquor. Police have also appealed for public cooperation in reporting suspected sales of adulterated liquor and identifying those involved in the illegal trade to prevent further casualties.