Six men from Kamu, Dogiyai regency, in Papua died after allegedly consuming bootleg liquor on Friday.

The six men were identified as Yosep Yobee Ekari (40), Marthinus Goo Ekari (20), Yulianus Anouw (22), Anthon Kegakoto (21), Bertus Yobee (22) and Mesak Pekei (20). They allegedly drank the concoction together on Friday before returning to their respective houses, Papua Police spokesman Sr. Comr. AM Kamal said.

“When they returned to their homes, [their respective] families reported to Dogiyai Police that the men had died. Some died on Friday evening and others on Saturday morning,” Kamal said on Monday.

Their families admitted them to Kamu local health clinic, however they passed away before health officers had taken measures to save their patients.

The local police questioned three witnesses related to the case, Kamal said, adding that the police were looking for the seller of the moonshine concoction.

“We are conducting investigations to find who sold the liquor to them. Kamu Police has also stepped up security to prevent disturbances to public order,” he said adding that the police’ laboratory also probed the ingredients in the concoction,

Chairman of Dogiyai Indigenous People Group (LMA) Aleks Koga lambasted the weak monitoring from security officers, which allowed the bootleg liquor to enter the regency.

“The security officers should increase control and checks of goods entering Dogiyai,“ he said. (rin)

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