Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Gujarat Police Arrest Bhavnagar Hooch Tragedy’s Main Accused
Police in Gujarat arrested a man named Raees in Ujjain.
They say he is the main accused in a poisonous-liquor case.
Eleven people died after drinking the liquor in Bhavnagar district.
Police also suspect that Narendra Yadav, nicknamed ‘Doctor,’ helped make the drink.
Yadav was from Morena and also died after consuming it.
A laboratory found that the drink contained 38.59% methanol.
Methanol is a poisonous chemical that is not used in genuine licensed alcoholic drinks.
Congress leader Jitu Patwari said the liquor had come from Ujjain.
He asked Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to explain how this could happen despite alcohol bans.
Gujarat Police arrested Raees, the alleged main accused, in Ujjain.
The arrest relates to the deaths of 11 people in Bhavnagar district.
Police suspect deceased Narendra Yadav, known as ‘Doctor,’ helped prepare the liquor.
Forensic tests found the drink contained 38.59% toxic methyl alcohol, or methanol.
Congress leader Jitu Patwari alleged the poisonous liquor was smuggled from Ujjain.
- Who
- Gujarat Police arrested Raees; 11 victims died, including Narendra Yadav alias ‘Doctor’. Congress leader Jitu Patwari criticized Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
- What
- The alleged main accused was arrested in connection with a poisonous-liquor tragedy that killed 11 people.
- When
- Raees was arrested on Thursday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The deaths occurred in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district, and Raees was arrested in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- The victims consumed liquor containing 38.59% methanol; police are investigating its preparation and alleged supply.
Police Investigation
Congress Allegation
Source of the poisonous liquor
Police Investigation
Gujarat Police arrested Raees in Ujjain and reportedly suspected links between the accused and the tragedy, while investigating the liquor’s movement.
Congress Allegation
Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari alleged that the poisonous liquor was smuggled to Bhavnagar from Ujjain.
Political accountability
Police Investigation
The police account in the article focuses on arrests, the suspected preparation of the liquor, and forensic findings rather than assigning political responsibility.
Congress Allegation
Patwari demanded that Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav explain how the alleged supply could occur from his home district despite alcohol restrictions.
- Deaths
- 11 people died in the Bhavnagar district tragedy.
- Main accused arrested
- Raees was arrested in Ujjain by Gujarat Police.
- Suspected liquor maker
- Narendra Yadav alias ‘Doctor’ was accused of preparing the poisonous concoction and also died after consuming it.
- Methanol concentration
- Forensic reports found 38.59% methyl alcohol, or methanol, in the drink.
- Methanol description
- The article describes methanol as a highly toxic industrial chemical not used in licensed, genuine alcoholic beverages.
- Political allegation
- Jitu Patwari alleged that the poisonous liquor was smuggled from Ujjain to Bhavnagar.
- Alcohol bans
- Patwari pointed to alcohol bans in Gujarat and an alleged complete liquor-sale ban in Ujjain.