According to the Hindustan Times reported on September 26, a case of counterfeit alcohol poisoning has occurred in Nagaland, northeastern India. At least 19 people have died after consuming suspected counterfeit alcohol. Indian police are investigating this incident.
Indian police stated that in the past two days, cases of fake drug poisoning have occurred in Mogogqiong and Tunsang in Nagaland. Eight people died in Mogogqiong, and eleven people died in Tunsang. Indian police have established a special investigation team to fully investigate the source and supply chain of the fake drugs. Samples of the suspected fake drugs are undergoing forensic toxicological testing to determine the exact cause of death.
After the incident, the Indian police conducted several raid searches and arrested 19 people, seizing nearly 3000 bottles of alcohol.
India's Nagaland state has implemented a prohibition law since 1990.
Indian police urge local residents not to drink alcohol that is of unknown origin, lacks labels, or suspected to be illegal. They also urge people who experience symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty breathing, or loss of consciousness after drinking to seek medical attention immediately.
