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Man collapses, foams from mouth after drinking suspected poisonous liquor in Damoh, MP
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:32 AM
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A resident of Ganeshpura-Hardua in Damoh fell unconscious and began foaming from his mouth after consuming alcohol suspected to be laced with poison, prompting police to collect samples for analysis.
Damoh, Madhya Pradesh – Bhagwan Singh Gaud, a resident of Ganeshpura-Hardua, experienced a sudden health crisis after drinking alcohol that authorities suspect was contaminated with a toxic substance. Witnesses reported that he lost consciousness and began to foam from his mouth, a sign often associated with poisoning.
Local police arrived at the scene promptly and secured the remaining liquor for forensic examination. Samples were collected to determine the presence of any harmful chemicals, as similar incidents have been reported recently in the nearby Banda area of Sagar district, where several deaths were linked to suspect liquor.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing alcoholic beverages from unlicensed sources. No further details on the victim's condition have been released pending medical assessment.
Authorities are also monitoring the broader pattern of illicit liquor circulation in the region, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement to prevent additional fatalities.
Local police arrived at the scene promptly and secured the remaining liquor for forensic examination. Samples were collected to determine the presence of any harmful chemicals, as similar incidents have been reported recently in the nearby Banda area of Sagar district, where several deaths were linked to suspect liquor.
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have urged the public to exercise caution when purchasing alcoholic beverages from unlicensed sources. No further details on the victim's condition have been released pending medical assessment.
Authorities are also monitoring the broader pattern of illicit liquor circulation in the region, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement to prevent additional fatalities.