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Crime
Poisonous Liquor Sales Continue in Sagar Despite Knowledge of Toxicity, 36 Dead
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Police investigations in Sagar reveal that accused continued selling substandard, poisonous liquor even after learning its toxicity, leading to 36 deaths.
A deadly spate of liquor poisoning in the Banda area of Sagar has claimed 36 lives, prompting a swift police probe. The victims, who consumed the illicit brew over several days, suffered severe health complications that proved fatal.
Investigators say the accused were fully aware that the liquor was substandard and contained toxic substances, yet they persisted in its sale. A total of 52 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed, and law enforcement has already arrested 36 individuals linked to the distribution network.
Based on the evidence gathered, police are preparing to add homicide charges to the case, signalling a tougher legal stance against those responsible for the tragedy. The enquiry also aims to trace the source of the contaminated alcohol and dismantle the supply chain.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from purchasing unlicensed liquor and have promised stricter monitoring of illicit alcohol operations in the region. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Investigators say the accused were fully aware that the liquor was substandard and contained toxic substances, yet they persisted in its sale. A total of 52 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been filed, and law enforcement has already arrested 36 individuals linked to the distribution network.
Based on the evidence gathered, police are preparing to add homicide charges to the case, signalling a tougher legal stance against those responsible for the tragedy. The enquiry also aims to trace the source of the contaminated alcohol and dismantle the supply chain.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from purchasing unlicensed liquor and have promised stricter monitoring of illicit alcohol operations in the region. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to prevent a recurrence of such incidents.