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Crime
10 Dead in Toxic Liquor Tragedy in Sagar District, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 04:48 PM
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Ten residents died after consuming poisoned liquor in Nauraaj and Ghoghra Khurd villages of Bunda subdistrict, Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
Recently, authorities in Sagar district reported that ten people lost their lives after drinking a toxic batch of liquor in the villages of Nauraaj and Ghoghra Khurd, located in the Bunda sub‑district. The victims, who were residents of the two villages, exhibited sudden onset of muscle stiffness and bruising on the body within minutes of consumption.
The incident has plunged the local community into mourning, with families and villagers gathering to mourn the deceased. Local police have launched an investigation into the source of the contaminated liquor, suspecting it may have been illegally produced or adulterated.
Health officials have urged residents to avoid unlicensed liquor and to report any suspicious batches. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing problem of illicit alcohol production in rural Madhya Pradesh, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness campaigns.
The incident has plunged the local community into mourning, with families and villagers gathering to mourn the deceased. Local police have launched an investigation into the source of the contaminated liquor, suspecting it may have been illegally produced or adulterated.
Health officials have urged residents to avoid unlicensed liquor and to report any suspicious batches. The case has drawn attention to the ongoing problem of illicit alcohol production in rural Madhya Pradesh, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness campaigns.