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Crime
10 Dead After Poisonous Illegal Liquor Spill in Sagar; Three Excise Officials Suspended
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 05:33 PM
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A toxic batch of illegal liquor found in Sagar district caused the deaths of ten people and the hospitalization of about 35. Three excise officials, including the Assistant Excise Commissioner, have been suspended, while the Deputy Commissioner has been attached to Gwalior.
A toxic batch of illegal liquor was discovered in Sagar district, leading to the deaths of ten people and the hospitalization of roughly 35 others. The incident has prompted a swift response from the state excise department.
In a decisive move, three excise officials, including the Assistant Excise Commissioner, have been suspended pending further investigation. The Deputy Commissioner has been attached to Gwalior as part of the probe.
The excise department is conducting a thorough investigation into the supply chain and distribution of the illicit liquor. Officials have urged the public to report any suspicious alcohol sales.
The tragedy underscores the ongoing risk posed by unregulated liquor in the region and the importance of stringent enforcement measures.
In a decisive move, three excise officials, including the Assistant Excise Commissioner, have been suspended pending further investigation. The Deputy Commissioner has been attached to Gwalior as part of the probe.
The excise department is conducting a thorough investigation into the supply chain and distribution of the illicit liquor. Officials have urged the public to report any suspicious alcohol sales.
The tragedy underscores the ongoing risk posed by unregulated liquor in the region and the importance of stringent enforcement measures.