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Crime
Police encounter Manish Lodhi, main accused in Sagar toxic liquor case, near Nonia Road
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 08:01 AM
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Police engaged the main accused, Manish Lodhi (alias Yashwant Thakur), in a half‑encounter near Nonia Sesai Road in Sagar, leaving him and his associate Ashish Sahu injured.
Police forces confronted Manish Lodhi, also known as Yashwant Thakur, who is the prime suspect in the recent toxic liquor scandal that has shaken Sagar. The clash took place on the outskirts of the city, close to Nonia Sesai Road, when officers attempted to apprehend the accused.
Lodhi, listed with a cash reward of Rs 30,000 for information leading to his capture, was accompanied by his associate Ashish Sahu. Both men opened fire during the encounter, prompting a retaliatory response from the police.
The exchange resulted in injuries to Lodhi and Sahu, who were subsequently taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. The police have confirmed that the operation was a "half‑encounter" aimed at preventing the suspects from fleeing.
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence related to the illegal liquor network, and further statements from the district superintendent are expected in the coming days.
Lodhi, listed with a cash reward of Rs 30,000 for information leading to his capture, was accompanied by his associate Ashish Sahu. Both men opened fire during the encounter, prompting a retaliatory response from the police.
The exchange resulted in injuries to Lodhi and Sahu, who were subsequently taken to a local hospital for medical treatment. The police have confirmed that the operation was a "half‑encounter" aimed at preventing the suspects from fleeing.
Investigators are continuing to gather evidence related to the illegal liquor network, and further statements from the district superintendent are expected in the coming days.