Youth dies in excise lock-up

Aizawl Jan 24 (UNI) A man hanged himself to death inside the excise lock-up at Lunglei district in southern Mizoram last night.

Police said 30-year-old Hrangchhingpuia from Hourang village, was arrested by excise officials on Monday for dealing with country made liquor.

''He was arrested with a contingent of local made liquor by excise officials ,'' police said.

Police further said though he was soon released he preferred to remain inside the lock-up.

We are investigating to ascertain the cause of his death, police added.

UNI