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Madhya Pradesh hooch deaths rise to 16, women call for liquor ban
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 11 Sep 2026, 04:48 PM
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The death toll from illicit liquor poisoning in Madhya Pradesh has climbed to 16, prompting local women to demand a ban on alcohol sales.
The number of fatalities linked to the consumption of illicit liquor in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 16, according to the state health department. The victims, identified as residents of several villages, succumbed to methanol poisoning after drinking unregulated alcohol.
In response, a group of women from the affected districts staged a protest, demanding an immediate ban on the sale and distribution of all alcoholic beverages in the region. They argue that easy availability of cheap, unlicensed liquor fuels such tragedies and endangers families.
State officials have pledged to intensify raids on illegal liquor outlets and have ordered a thorough investigation into the supply chain. However, the women assert that enforcement alone is insufficient and call for a total prohibition until safety measures are assured.
The incident has reignited a long‑standing debate in Madhya Pradesh over alcohol policy, with public health advocates urging stricter controls to prevent further loss of life.
In response, a group of women from the affected districts staged a protest, demanding an immediate ban on the sale and distribution of all alcoholic beverages in the region. They argue that easy availability of cheap, unlicensed liquor fuels such tragedies and endangers families.
State officials have pledged to intensify raids on illegal liquor outlets and have ordered a thorough investigation into the supply chain. However, the women assert that enforcement alone is insufficient and call for a total prohibition until safety measures are assured.
The incident has reignited a long‑standing debate in Madhya Pradesh over alcohol policy, with public health advocates urging stricter controls to prevent further loss of life.