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Crime
Methanol‑Laced Liquor Tragedy in Sagar’s Banda Area Claims 11 Lives, 109 Hospitalised
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 06:02 PM
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Authorities have confirmed that illicit liquor contaminated with methanol caused at least 11 deaths and left 109 people in hospitals in the Banda region of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have uncovered a batch of illegal liquor laced with methanol in the Banda locality of Sagar. The toxic mixture triggered rapid poisoning, resulting in the confirmed death of 11 individuals while a separate claim puts the toll at 22. A total of 109 victims have been admitted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
The state police have launched a probe to trace the supply chain of the adulterated spirit. Investigators are canvassing local markets, seizing containers and questioning vendors to identify the persons responsible for the distribution network.
Health officials have warned that methanol ingestion can cause severe organ damage and death within hours, urging the public to avoid unlicensed alcoholic products. The discrepancy between the official death count and higher claims underscores the difficulty in obtaining accurate figures in such incidents.
Authorities have appealed for community cooperation, requesting anyone with information about the source or movement of the illicit liquor to come forward, as they aim to prevent further loss of life.
The state police have launched a probe to trace the supply chain of the adulterated spirit. Investigators are canvassing local markets, seizing containers and questioning vendors to identify the persons responsible for the distribution network.
Health officials have warned that methanol ingestion can cause severe organ damage and death within hours, urging the public to avoid unlicensed alcoholic products. The discrepancy between the official death count and higher claims underscores the difficulty in obtaining accurate figures in such incidents.
Authorities have appealed for community cooperation, requesting anyone with information about the source or movement of the illicit liquor to come forward, as they aim to prevent further loss of life.