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Crime
Main accused in Bundelkhand toxic liquor case dies at Bhopal's Hamidia Hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 04:01 PM
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Jujhar Singh Lodhi, the primary accused in the Bundelkhand toxic liquor case, died while receiving treatment at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal after being transferred from Sagar's Bundelkhand Medical College.
Jujhar Singh Lodhi, identified as the chief accused in the Bundelkhand region's toxic liquor scandal, passed away on Tuesday while under medical care at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal. The 48-year-old suspect had been admitted to the hospital after his health deteriorated at the Bundelkhand Medical College in Sagar, prompting authorities to shift him to a higher‑level facility.
According to officials at Hamidia Hospital, Lodhi was receiving treatment for complications arising from alleged consumption of poisonous liquor, a case that has claimed several lives across the region. He succumbed to his ailments despite intensive care measures.
The death comes as the investigation into the illicit liquor network continues, with police confirming that Lodhi's demise will not impede ongoing inquiries or court proceedings against other accused individuals. No further details on the cause of death have been released pending a formal medical report.
Law enforcement agencies have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious alcohol sales, emphasizing that the broader crackdown on the illegal liquor trade remains a priority.
According to officials at Hamidia Hospital, Lodhi was receiving treatment for complications arising from alleged consumption of poisonous liquor, a case that has claimed several lives across the region. He succumbed to his ailments despite intensive care measures.
The death comes as the investigation into the illicit liquor network continues, with police confirming that Lodhi's demise will not impede ongoing inquiries or court proceedings against other accused individuals. No further details on the cause of death have been released pending a formal medical report.
Law enforcement agencies have urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious alcohol sales, emphasizing that the broader crackdown on the illegal liquor trade remains a priority.