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Crime
Wanted accused in MP hooch tragedy arrested after Sagar encounter; 19 held
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 07:33 AM
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Police said the accused, who was wanted in connection with the illicit liquor deaths, was apprehended during an encounter in Sagar district. So far, 19 people have been detained in the case.
The illicit liquor tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has prompted a statewide crackdown, with police teams searching for those responsible. In Sagar district, a wanted suspect linked to the hooch case was tracked down and apprehended after an encounter with law enforcement officials.
During the operation, police confronted the accused, who attempted to flee, leading to a brief exchange of fire before he was overpowered and taken into custody. Authorities have confirmed that the individual was on a wanted list related to the hooch tragedy.
With this arrest, the total number of persons detained in connection with the incident has risen to nineteen. Police continue to interrogate the suspects and gather evidence to establish the full scope of the illegal liquor network.
Officials said further investigations are underway and that additional arrests may follow as the probe progresses. They urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing all perpetrators to justice.
During the operation, police confronted the accused, who attempted to flee, leading to a brief exchange of fire before he was overpowered and taken into custody. Authorities have confirmed that the individual was on a wanted list related to the hooch tragedy.
With this arrest, the total number of persons detained in connection with the incident has risen to nineteen. Police continue to interrogate the suspects and gather evidence to establish the full scope of the illegal liquor network.
Officials said further investigations are underway and that additional arrests may follow as the probe progresses. They urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing all perpetrators to justice.