Mokokchung, 16th October 2026 (Nokinketer News): Three persons have died in a suspected adulterated liquor incident at Rajmati, Longphayimsen village, under Longtho Police Station in Mokokchung district. Police have launched an investigation to establish the exact cause of the deaths and trace the source of the liquor allegedly consumed by the deceased.
According to a press release issued by Mokokchung Police, information regarding the death of Chungkai (50) was received from the Longphayimsen Village Council chairman at around 10:30 pm on October 15. He reportedly died at Rajmati, approximately 7–8 km from Longtho Police Station.
Police subsequently received information about the death of Samuel (24) at the Health and Wellness Centre, Longphayimsen, reportedly under similar circumstances.
A third person, identified as Bubai Urang (36), also died at around 9:45 pm on October 16 after receiving medical treatment at PHC Tsurangkong.
Liquor allegedly consumed two days earlier preliminary investigation indicated that the three deceased had allegedly consumed MC Rum at the residence of Chungkai at Longphayimsen village on the night of October 14.
Following the alleged consumption, they reportedly developed symptoms including giddiness, nausea and blurred vision. Chungkai and Samuel were taken to the Health and Wellness Centre at Longphayimsen, where they later succumbed during treatment. Urang died after receiving treatment at PHC Tsurangkong.
Police said preliminary enquiries revealed that Urang had purchased four bottles of rum from New Sonowal in Assam about a month before the incident. The three allegedly shared the liquor at Chungkai’s residence on October 14. The wife of one of the deceased has also been identified as a witness.
All three deceased were reportedly residents of Assam who had been engaged in agricultural work at Longphayimsen village and were temporarily residing there.
The bodies of Chungkai and Samuel were taken to IMDH, Mokokchung, where post-mortem examinations were conducted.
Police said further investigation was underway to determine the exact cause of death and trace the source and supply chain of the suspected adulterated liquor. Relevant exhibits will be sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Kolkata, for chemical analysis at the earliest.
However, police stated that no liquor remnants were recovered from the scene or the residence during the preliminary search.
Mokokchung Police said the matter was being treated seriously and that further investigation was continuing. Necessary legal action would be initiated based on the findings.
The suspected involvement of adulterated liquor and the exact cause of the deaths remain subject to medical and forensic confirmation.
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