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Madhya Pradesh Deputy CM Jagdish Devda Relieves OSD Deepam Raichura Over Alleged Liquor Depot Irregularities
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:15 PM
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Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda ordered the immediate removal of OSD Deepam Raichura from his duties following allegations of irregularities in the 2024‑25 liquor depot allocations in Bhopal.
The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated action after reports of irregularities in the allocation of liquor depots for the 2024‑25 fiscal year. The allegations, which surfaced in Bhopal, prompted senior officials to review the procurement process.
Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda intervened, directing that Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Deepam Raichura be relieved of his responsibilities with immediate effect. The decision was taken to ensure that the investigation proceeds without any perceived influence.
The state administration has also ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities. Officials are expected to examine the tendering and distribution mechanisms to determine whether procedural lapses occurred.
By taking swift administrative action, the government signaled its commitment to transparency and accountability in the liquor sector, a key revenue source for the state.
Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda intervened, directing that Officer on Special Duty (OSD) Deepam Raichura be relieved of his responsibilities with immediate effect. The decision was taken to ensure that the investigation proceeds without any perceived influence.
The state administration has also ordered a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities. Officials are expected to examine the tendering and distribution mechanisms to determine whether procedural lapses occurred.
By taking swift administrative action, the government signaled its commitment to transparency and accountability in the liquor sector, a key revenue source for the state.