Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh CM Orders Judicial Inquiry Into Sagar Hooch Tragedy
A serious spurious-liquor tragedy happened in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh.
Fifteen people have died, according to officials and police.
Nearly 40 other people are still in hospitals, and three are critically ill.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited the district after returning from Dubai.
He ordered a judicial inquiry to find out what happened and who was responsible.
Police have arrested 14 of the 30 people accused in the case.
Three excise officers and two policemen were suspended.
A deceased person was also identified as an accused in a bootlegging network.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered a judicial inquiry into the spurious-liquor tragedy in Sagar district.
The death toll reached 15 after two victims died during treatment.
Nearly 40 people remain hospitalised, including three in critical condition.
Police arrested 14 of 30 accused, while three excise officers and two policemen were suspended.
Dilip Kumar took charge as Sagar division commissioner, while Irshad Wali was posted as Inspector General of the Sagar range.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered the inquiry; 15 people died and nearly 40 others remain hospitalised.
- What
- A judicial inquiry was ordered into a spurious-liquor tragedy, alongside arrests, suspensions and senior administrative appointments.
- When
- The reports are dated September 9 and September 10; both describe the inquiry as being ordered on Wednesday, while the death toll rose on Tuesday.
- Where
- Banda tehsil in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, India.
- Why
- Yadav said the judicial inquiry would ensure an impartial investigation and assign responsibility for the tragedy.
- Death toll
- 15 people
- Hospitalised
- Nearly 40 people
- Critical condition
- Three people
- Arrests
- 14 of 30 accused arrested
- Suspensions
- Three excise officers and two policemen suspended
- Administrative appointment
- Dilip Kumar assumed charge as Commissioner of the Sagar division
- Police appointment
- Irshad Wali was posted as Inspector General of the Sagar range