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Key Accused in Sagar Hooch Tragedy Arrested After Gunfight with Police
✍️ Deccan Chronicle
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 11:16 PM
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Police in Madhya Pradesh say a prime suspect in the Sagar hooch poisoning case was captured after an armed clash.
Sagar district police announced the arrest of a principal accused linked to the recent hooch tragedy that claimed several lives in Madhya Pradesh. According to officials, the suspect was cornered in a rural area of Sagar and a gunfight ensued before he was taken into custody.
The encounter, described by the police as a "necessary use of force," resulted in the apprehension of the accused without any reported civilian casualties. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location of the clash or the identity of the suspect, citing ongoing investigations.
The arrest is part of a broader probe into the illicit liquor network that produced the toxic brew responsible for the earlier deaths. Police say further interrogations will aim to uncover the supply chain and any additional accomplices.
State officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to illegal alcohol production. The investigation continues under the supervision of the Madhya Pradesh Crime Branch.
The encounter, described by the police as a "necessary use of force," resulted in the apprehension of the accused without any reported civilian casualties. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location of the clash or the identity of the suspect, citing ongoing investigations.
The arrest is part of a broader probe into the illicit liquor network that produced the toxic brew responsible for the earlier deaths. Police say further interrogations will aim to uncover the supply chain and any additional accomplices.
State officials have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity related to illegal alcohol production. The investigation continues under the supervision of the Madhya Pradesh Crime Branch.