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Crime
Police Officer Dilip Puri Killed by Liquor Smugglers in Devas, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:16 PM
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A police sub‑inspector on duty, Dilip Puri, was shot dead by members of an illegal liquor network in Devas district, Madhya Pradesh, following a recent spate of deaths caused by toxic alcohol.
The police sub‑inspector assigned to Devas police station, Dilip Puri, was killed while on duty when he was attacked by individuals linked to the illegal liquor trade. The incident took place in Devas district of Madhya Pradesh and underscores the growing audacity of liquor mafias in the region.
The murder follows a recent tragedy in the same district where consumption of adulterated liquor claimed the lives of 13 innocent residents. That episode highlighted how unregulated alcohol distribution has become a lethal public‑health threat in the area.
Local authorities have launched a criminal investigation, deploying additional police personnel to curb the activities of the liquor syndicate. Senior officials have promised swift action against those responsible and have urged the community to cooperate with the probe.
The killing of a serving officer has raised concerns about the safety of law‑enforcement personnel confronting organized crime. Officials warned that any further escalation could prompt a broader crackdown on illegal liquor operations across the state.
The murder follows a recent tragedy in the same district where consumption of adulterated liquor claimed the lives of 13 innocent residents. That episode highlighted how unregulated alcohol distribution has become a lethal public‑health threat in the area.
Local authorities have launched a criminal investigation, deploying additional police personnel to curb the activities of the liquor syndicate. Senior officials have promised swift action against those responsible and have urged the community to cooperate with the probe.
The killing of a serving officer has raised concerns about the safety of law‑enforcement personnel confronting organized crime. Officials warned that any further escalation could prompt a broader crackdown on illegal liquor operations across the state.