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Crime
Police Officer Killed in Truck Ramming During Illegal Liquor Crackdown in Devas, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:31 AM
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A police team attempting to stop illegal liquor trade in Devas, Madhya Pradesh, was attacked by smugglers, resulting in the death of in‑charge Dilip Puri after a truck ran him over. The driver fled the scene.
In Devas, Madhya Pradesh, a police team that moved in to curb illegal liquor operations was ambushed by smugglers. The confrontation turned violent when a truck, allegedly driven by the smugglers, rammed the police personnel.
During the assault, the vehicle struck Dilip Puri, the in‑charge of the Kategangav police station, causing fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the spot.
The truck driver escaped the scene before law‑enforcement could intervene, prompting a manhunt by local authorities.
The incident highlights the growing danger faced by police officers confronting organised liquor‑smuggling networks in the region.
During the assault, the vehicle struck Dilip Puri, the in‑charge of the Kategangav police station, causing fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the spot.
The truck driver escaped the scene before law‑enforcement could intervene, prompting a manhunt by local authorities.
The incident highlights the growing danger faced by police officers confronting organised liquor‑smuggling networks in the region.