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Ten dead in Sagar district after consumption of suspected toxic liquor, CM Mohan vows strict action
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:47 PM
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At least ten people died after drinking suspected poisonous liquor in Bunda tehsil of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, prompting the state chief minister to announce a crackdown.
A cluster of deaths was reported on the highway near Bunda tehsil in Sagar district, where ten individuals are believed to have consumed a batch of liquor suspected to be laced with toxic substances. Local authorities confirmed the fatalities and launched an immediate investigation to trace the source of the alcohol.
The state chief minister, Shivraj Singh Mohan, visited the site, expressed grief over the loss of lives, and announced that law‑enforcement agencies would take "strict action" against those responsible for manufacturing or distributing the adulterated drink. Police have sealed the alleged supply chain and are conducting forensic tests on the remaining bottles.
Health officials have warned the public against purchasing cheap, unlicensed liquor, especially in remote highway stretches where such products are often sold. The incident adds to a series of recent toxic‑alcohol cases across the country, underscoring the need for tighter regulation and community awareness.
The state chief minister, Shivraj Singh Mohan, visited the site, expressed grief over the loss of lives, and announced that law‑enforcement agencies would take "strict action" against those responsible for manufacturing or distributing the adulterated drink. Police have sealed the alleged supply chain and are conducting forensic tests on the remaining bottles.
Health officials have warned the public against purchasing cheap, unlicensed liquor, especially in remote highway stretches where such products are often sold. The incident adds to a series of recent toxic‑alcohol cases across the country, underscoring the need for tighter regulation and community awareness.