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12 Dead, Several Hospitalised After Toxic Liquor Consumption in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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At least 12 people have died and several others were hospitalised after consuming poisonous liquor in Madhya Pradesh, officials said.
A tragic incident in Madhya Pradesh has claimed the lives of 12 individuals after they consumed liquor contaminated with toxic substances, according to local authorities. The victims, whose identities have not been released, reportedly drank the spurious alcohol at a private gathering before falling ill.
Medical teams rushed the affected persons to nearby hospitals, where several were placed under intensive care. Health officials confirmed that the liquor was poisonous, prompting an urgent public health alert to prevent further consumption.
Police have launched an investigation to trace the source of the illicit brew and have begun questioning witnesses. The enforcement agencies are also conducting raids on suspected illegal liquor outlets in the region to curb the distribution of such hazardous substances.
Medical teams rushed the affected persons to nearby hospitals, where several were placed under intensive care. Health officials confirmed that the liquor was poisonous, prompting an urgent public health alert to prevent further consumption.
Police have launched an investigation to trace the source of the illicit brew and have begun questioning witnesses. The enforcement agencies are also conducting raids on suspected illegal liquor outlets in the region to curb the distribution of such hazardous substances.