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Crime
Madhya Pradesh gang’s fake liquor kills 12 in deadly concoction
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 02:37 PM
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A criminal gang in Madhya Pradesh produced a counterfeit alcoholic drink that caused the deaths of 12 people.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have uncovered a criminal network that was manufacturing a spurious alcoholic beverage, which turned lethal and claimed the lives of 12 individuals. The victims, who reportedly consumed the drink believing it to be legitimate liquor, suffered acute poisoning that led to their deaths within hours. Investigators traced the source of the concoction to a makeshift production unit operating under the guise of a legitimate brand, and the gang members were apprehended during a raid. Authorities have launched a thorough probe to determine the exact composition of the mixture and to identify any further distribution channels. The incident has prompted state officials to warn the public against unverified alcohol products and to tighten enforcement against illicit liquor operations.