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Crime
Main accused in Devas police officer murder arrested in Vadodara, owned 30% of liquor shop
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:31 PM
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Police have arrested Manish Jaiswal in Vadodara, Gujarat, as the prime suspect in the killing of Sub‑Inspector Dilip Puri in Devas, Madhya Pradesh. He also held a 30% stake in a local liquor shop.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have apprehended Manish Jaiswal, identified as the principal suspect in the killing of Sub‑Inspector Dilip Puri in Kaategaon, Devas. The arrest was carried out in Vadodara, Gujarat, following a coordinated operation between the two states.
Investigators disclosed that Jaiswal owned a 30 percent share in a liquor outlet known as Timarni. This ownership link is being examined as part of a wider probe into possible smuggling activities that may have facilitated the murder.
The authorities have launched a fresh inquiry into an alleged smuggling network, seizing relevant documents and preparing to present additional evidence before the court.
State officials have called for swift justice and pledged stricter action against illegal liquor trade in the region, underscoring the broader security concerns raised by the case.
Investigators disclosed that Jaiswal owned a 30 percent share in a liquor outlet known as Timarni. This ownership link is being examined as part of a wider probe into possible smuggling activities that may have facilitated the murder.
The authorities have launched a fresh inquiry into an alleged smuggling network, seizing relevant documents and preparing to present additional evidence before the court.
State officials have called for swift justice and pledged stricter action against illegal liquor trade in the region, underscoring the broader security concerns raised by the case.