The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Shri Temsuwati Longkumer NCS. It was convened following letter No. EX/ESTT/NLTP ACT/2-17/2023 dated 25th September 2026 from the Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Excise & Prohibition Department, Kohima.
Attendees included officers, NGO representatives, GBs, DBs, Pastor Association, Tribal Hohos, Women Hohos, and Student Bodies. The participants deliberated on measures to prevent spurious liquor consumption, raise public awareness about the dangers of illicit and spurious liquor, and promote strict adherence to the Nagaland Liquor Total Prohibition (NLTP) Act, 1989.
Discussions focused on strategies for community-level awareness campaigns and spreading the message of abstinence from alcohol for public health and safety. The Deputy Commissioner urged all stakeholders to cooperate and give due importance to the matter to ensure effective awareness and prevention.
This is according to a report published by IPR Nagaland on October 30, 2026.
This is according to a report published by IPR Nagaland on October 30, 2026.
Source: IPR Nagaland, https://ipr.nagaland.gov.in/niis-news/meeting-on-prevention-of-spurious-liquor-consumption-held-at-kiphire
