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Crime
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav orders statewide crackdown after Sagar liquor tragedy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 05:17 PM
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After the Sagar illegal‑liquor incident, CM Mohan Yadav directed strict action against bootleggers and announced a state‑wide de‑addiction drive, with police arresting the main accused after a short encounter.
The recent illegal‑liquor episode in Sagar prompted Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to issue a stern directive to law‑enforcement agencies. He instructed the police to clamp down on all illicit liquor traders and to ensure that no offender escapes punishment.
Yadav also announced a comprehensive de‑addiction campaign that will be rolled out across the entire state, aiming to curb the consumption of spurious alcohol and provide rehabilitation support to addicts.
According to official statements, the police have already apprehended the principal accused in the Sagar case following a brief encounter, signalling the administration's resolve to act swiftly against the illicit trade.
The chief minister emphasized that the crackdown will be sustained and that the de‑addiction drive will involve awareness programmes, medical assistance and strict monitoring of liquor outlets.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the ongoing operations and report any suspicious activity related to illegal alcohol production or distribution.
Yadav also announced a comprehensive de‑addiction campaign that will be rolled out across the entire state, aiming to curb the consumption of spurious alcohol and provide rehabilitation support to addicts.
According to official statements, the police have already apprehended the principal accused in the Sagar case following a brief encounter, signalling the administration's resolve to act swiftly against the illicit trade.
The chief minister emphasized that the crackdown will be sustained and that the de‑addiction drive will involve awareness programmes, medical assistance and strict monitoring of liquor outlets.
Authorities have urged the public to cooperate with the ongoing operations and report any suspicious activity related to illegal alcohol production or distribution.