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Madhya Pradesh Liquor Deaths Reveal Alleged Cheap Supply Chain

Madhya Pradesh Liquor Deaths Reveal Alleged Cheap Supply Chain
Victims saved Rs 20, told liquor wasn’t fake: Inside Madhya Pradesh deaths · indianexpress.com

Police in Madhya Pradesh are investigating deaths linked to liquor they suspect was made or sold illegally.

The trouble began in two villages in Sagar district called Nauraj and Patan.

People bought cheap bottles after sellers told them the liquor was real and safe.

Two named victims, Rajendra and Roshan, became very sick after drinking and later died in hospitals.

Other people in Nauraj also reportedly died after drinking the liquor.

Police believe many people may have helped make, move or sell it.

Fourteen people have been formally arrested, and another suspect is being questioned.

Families said some victims became sick very quickly, with vomiting, confusion and loss of consciousness.

Police say the investigation is still continuing.

Key facts

Official death toll
15, according to police.
Formal arrests
14 people have been arrested and produced before court.
Additional custody
One more accused is in police custody for questioning.
Nauraj purchase
Rajendra Lodhi reportedly bought a quarter of Bambaiya liquor for Rs 70.
Patan purchase
Roshan Lodhi reportedly bought a quarter of Sagar Gold liquor for Rs 60.
Reported symptoms
Families described vomiting, vision problems, confusion, repeated loss of consciousness and skin turning blue.
Investigation status
Police remand was obtained for the arrested suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Quotes

Kirti Lodhi

Niece of victim Kartar Singh Lodhi

“So far, 14 people have been formally arrested; they were produced before the court, and police remand has been obtained for their interrogation. One more accused is in our custody; he is being questioned, and the investigation is ongoing. We had two suspects undergoing treatment; one of them has died… the official death toll is 15”
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“My uncle had vision problems first and could not recognise his own family members. He had turned blue.”
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