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Crime
Silence Falls Over Chandu Raja's Ancestral Village in Sagar After Toxic Liquor Scandal
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 08:44 PM
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Following the toxic liquor case in Bunda, Sagar, the village of the main accused, Chandu Raja Rajput, has gone quiet as residents avoid speaking about the incident.
The recent toxic liquor tragedy that claimed several lives in Bunda, a tehsil of Sagar district, has cast a pall over the ancestral village of the prime accused, Chandu Raja Rajput. Residents of the hamlet have reportedly refrained from commenting on the case, creating an atmosphere of silence that local officials describe as unusual.
Local patwari Jitu Patwari raised concerns about the lack of cooperation from villagers, prompting a response from state minister Govind Rajput. The minister assured that the investigation will be conducted impartially and that any individuals found responsible will face stringent legal action.
Authorities have intensified security and monitoring in the area to prevent intimidation of witnesses. While the investigation into the illicit liquor operation continues, officials have urged the community to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.
The incident underscores the broader challenges of illicit alcohol trade in central India, where enforcement agencies are under pressure to curb such illegal activities and protect public health.
Local patwari Jitu Patwari raised concerns about the lack of cooperation from villagers, prompting a response from state minister Govind Rajput. The minister assured that the investigation will be conducted impartially and that any individuals found responsible will face stringent legal action.
Authorities have intensified security and monitoring in the area to prevent intimidation of witnesses. While the investigation into the illicit liquor operation continues, officials have urged the community to come forward with any information that could aid the probe.
The incident underscores the broader challenges of illicit alcohol trade in central India, where enforcement agencies are under pressure to curb such illegal activities and protect public health.