Manipur: Two brothers die after consuming "spurious" liquor in Kakching
Kakching: Two brothers died on Friday evening in Kakching, Manipur after consuming suspected spurious liquor.
According to reports, they were identified as Yengkhom Ibomcha (82) and Y Niladhaja (74), who passed away in a suspected case of poisoning due to consuming spurious liquor.
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The incident occurred during a gathering in Kakching's Sambalei Pareng area on Friday evening.
A third person, Naorem Ibotommbi (75), is hospitalized in serious condition with stomach pains, reports stated.
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Police were called to the scene and an investigation is underway. Autopsies have been performed on the deceased brothers, with results pending.