Liquor contractor claims MLA’s nephew to dodge action, harasses women in Khandwa drive

During a state‑run de‑addiction drive in Khidgaon, a village in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh, a video surfaced showing a liquor contractor confronting officials. The man repeatedly asserted that he was the nephew of the area’s elected MLA, a claim he used to deflect scrutiny over his illegal sale of alcohol.
The footage also captures the contractor threatening and harassing several women who were participating in the anti‑alcohol campaign, attempting to intimidate them into silence. Bystanders in the video can be heard questioning his relationship with the legislator, but the contractor persisted in the false claim.
Local police have opened an inquiry into the incident, confirming that the contractor has no documented familial ties to the MLA. Authorities said they will pursue legal action for both the unlawful sale of liquor and the harassment of women. The video has quickly gone viral on social media, prompting public outrage and calls for stricter enforcement of de‑addiction initiatives.