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Nine dead in Sagar’s suspected poisonous liquor incident, CM Mohan vows strict action
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:17 PM
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Nine people died after consuming suspected poisonous alcohol in Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Mohan announced a strict crackdown on the illicit liquor trade.
A lethal batch of suspected poisonous liquor claimed nine lives in the Banda tehsil of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, according to local officials. The victims, identified as regular consumers of locally brewed spirits, reportedly fell ill after drinking the contaminated brew and were later declared dead at nearby hospitals.
State authorities have launched an investigation into the source of the illicit liquor, with police setting up a checkpoint on the highway surrounding the area to curb further distribution. The operation, described as a "chakkajam," aims to intercept any remaining stock and apprehend those responsible for manufacturing or supplying the toxic concoction.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Mohan addressed the media, condemning the incident and promising a "strict and swift" response. He ordered a multi‑agency probe, involving the health department, police, and excise officials, to identify the culprits and ensure that such tragedies do not recur.
The incident has reignited concerns over the prevalence of spurious alcohol in rural Madhya Pradesh, prompting calls for tighter regulation and public awareness campaigns about the dangers of unlicensed liquor.
Families of the deceased have been urged to cooperate with investigators, while relief measures are being coordinated by the district administration for those affected.
State authorities have launched an investigation into the source of the illicit liquor, with police setting up a checkpoint on the highway surrounding the area to curb further distribution. The operation, described as a "chakkajam," aims to intercept any remaining stock and apprehend those responsible for manufacturing or supplying the toxic concoction.
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Mohan addressed the media, condemning the incident and promising a "strict and swift" response. He ordered a multi‑agency probe, involving the health department, police, and excise officials, to identify the culprits and ensure that such tragedies do not recur.
The incident has reignited concerns over the prevalence of spurious alcohol in rural Madhya Pradesh, prompting calls for tighter regulation and public awareness campaigns about the dangers of unlicensed liquor.
Families of the deceased have been urged to cooperate with investigators, while relief measures are being coordinated by the district administration for those affected.