Poisoned Palate: A Grim Reminder of Alcohol's Dark Side The spurious liquor scandal unfolding in Nagaland is a stark reminder that human lives are lost to contaminated products.
Nine people have died over the past three days in Tuensang district hospital, with many more feared dead or injured.
Similar tragedies have occurred globally in recent years: bootleggers poisoning customers, tainted beer and wine making headlines, and unsuspecting drinkers falling victim to adulterated liquor.