Mokokchung meeting on suspected adulterated liquor deaths in Mangkolemba resolves zero tolerance against liquor trade

29 September 2026

Deputy Commissioner Ajit Kumar Verma (IAS) held an emergency coordination meeting on 26 September 2026 at the DC's Conference Hall, Mokokchung.
Sr. SP Vesupra Kezo (NPS) and representatives of Ao civil society organisations, village councils, wards and municipal authorities attended.
The meeting addressed deaths and hospitalisations after consumption of suspected adulterated liquor in the Mangkolemba Sub-division.
Sr. SP Vesupra Kezo (NPS) informed the meeting that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) had been formed to investigate the death cases and that post-mortem samples were sent for investigation; six individuals under Mangkolemba Sub-division were arrested for sale of liquor, with their seized consignments sent for lab testing.
The meeting resolved on zero tolerance against those involved in the sale, transportation, manufacture and storage of liquor in the district; law enforcement agencies are to intensify checking and raids, and the police department is to provide one vehicle for daily patrolling of public areas.
Civil society organisations were also asked to support the enforcing agencies and spread awareness.