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Politics
Digvijaya Singh Demands SP Ouster, EOW Probe after Banda Liquor Tragedy, Adopts Families
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 04:46 PM
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Former Madhya Pradesh leader Digvijaya Singh condemned the handling of the Banda liquor tragedy, called for the district SP’s removal, sought an Economic Offences Wing probe and said he has taken four victim families under his care.
The recent liquor tragedy in Banda, Madhya Pradesh, has prompted former chief minister Digvijaya Singh to publicly criticize the state government's response. Singh asserted that the incident reflects a failure of law‑enforcement agencies and demanded the immediate removal of the district superintendent of police.
He further called for a probe by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to investigate any irregularities in the supply chain and licensing of the liquor that caused the deaths. Singh emphasized that an independent inquiry is essential to restore public confidence.
In a humanitarian gesture, Singh announced that he has adopted four families of the victims, pledging support and assistance during their bereavement. He urged the administration to provide timely compensation and medical aid to all affected relatives.
The leader's statements have added political pressure on the state authorities, who have yet to release detailed casualty figures or outline concrete remedial measures.
The incident continues to draw attention from opposition parties and civil society groups, who are calling for stricter regulation of illicit liquor production in the region.
He further called for a probe by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) to investigate any irregularities in the supply chain and licensing of the liquor that caused the deaths. Singh emphasized that an independent inquiry is essential to restore public confidence.
In a humanitarian gesture, Singh announced that he has adopted four families of the victims, pledging support and assistance during their bereavement. He urged the administration to provide timely compensation and medical aid to all affected relatives.
The leader's statements have added political pressure on the state authorities, who have yet to release detailed casualty figures or outline concrete remedial measures.
The incident continues to draw attention from opposition parties and civil society groups, who are calling for stricter regulation of illicit liquor production in the region.