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Crime
Police Raise Reward to ₹30,000 in Hunt for Manish Lodhi in Sagar Illicit Liquor Case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 10:31 PM
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Police in Sagar have increased the reward to ₹30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Manish Lodhi, the chief accused in the illicit liquor scandal that has claimed several lives.
Police in the city of Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, have announced a new reward of ₹30,000 for any information that leads to the arrest of Manish Lodhi, the primary accused in the illicit liquor case that has resulted in multiple fatalities.
The reward increase follows a series of investigations that uncovered a network of illegal liquor production and distribution linked to Lodhi, a known liquor contractor in the region. Authorities say Lodhi is believed to be hiding in the outskirts of Sagar.
A police spokesperson stated that the new reward is part of an intensified search effort. The spokesperson urged residents to come forward with any details that could help locate Lodhi and dismantle the illegal operation.
The case has drawn national attention due to the high number of deaths caused by contaminated liquor, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
The Sagar police have set up a dedicated task force to coordinate the search and are working closely with state officials to ensure the safety of the community.
The reward increase follows a series of investigations that uncovered a network of illegal liquor production and distribution linked to Lodhi, a known liquor contractor in the region. Authorities say Lodhi is believed to be hiding in the outskirts of Sagar.
A police spokesperson stated that the new reward is part of an intensified search effort. The spokesperson urged residents to come forward with any details that could help locate Lodhi and dismantle the illegal operation.
The case has drawn national attention due to the high number of deaths caused by contaminated liquor, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
The Sagar police have set up a dedicated task force to coordinate the search and are working closely with state officials to ensure the safety of the community.