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Officer Who Banned ‘Sagar Gold’ Gets Notice After Poisonous Liquor Deaths in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 09:39 AM
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Following a series of deaths linked to toxic liquor, a notice was issued to the official who had earlier imposed a ban on the brand ‘Sagar Gold’. The incident has raised questions about alcohol quality control in Madhya Pradesh.
Several deaths attributed to consumption of poisonous liquor have been reported in the Sagar region of Madhya Pradesh. The fatalities have prompted state authorities to scrutinise the existing system for monitoring alcohol quality and distribution.
In response, a formal notice was served to the district officer who had earlier ordered a ban on the locally popular brand ‘Sagar Gold’. The notice seeks clarification on the procedural steps taken during the ban and the subsequent oversight mechanisms.
Officials said the notice does not imply misconduct but aims to ensure that regulatory actions are aligned with safety protocols. The incident underscores the challenges faced by the state in curbing illicit liquor and protecting public health.
The department has announced a review of testing procedures at licensed outlets and an audit of supply chains to prevent recurrence of such tragedies. Meanwhile, families of the victims are awaiting further investigation results.
In response, a formal notice was served to the district officer who had earlier ordered a ban on the locally popular brand ‘Sagar Gold’. The notice seeks clarification on the procedural steps taken during the ban and the subsequent oversight mechanisms.
Officials said the notice does not imply misconduct but aims to ensure that regulatory actions are aligned with safety protocols. The incident underscores the challenges faced by the state in curbing illicit liquor and protecting public health.
The department has announced a review of testing procedures at licensed outlets and an audit of supply chains to prevent recurrence of such tragedies. Meanwhile, families of the victims are awaiting further investigation results.