Archive · 9 Sep 2026
Madhya Pradesh Liquor Deaths Reveal Alleged Cheap Supply Chain
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.
Police say suspected spurious liquor deaths in Sagar district began after victims bought cheap liquor in Nauraj and Patan.
Rajendra Lodhi and Roshan Lodhi reportedly bought different liquor brands after being assured they were genuine, then died during treatment.
Investigators allege a supply chain involving local sellers, licensed contractors and people accused of manufacturing, transporting and distributing the liquor.
Police have formally arrested 14 people, taken one additional suspect into custody and reported an official death toll of 15.
Families described rapid deterioration among victims, including vomiting, vision problems, loss of consciousness and skin turning blue.
- Who
- Victims including Rajendra Lodhi, Roshan Lodhi, Kartar Singh Lodhi and Digvijay Lodhi; police; and people allegedly involved in selling, manufacturing, transporting and distributing the liquor.
- What
- An investigation into suspected spurious liquor linked by police to multiple deaths and a wider alleged supply chain.
- When
- The reported purchases and drinking occurred on September 4 and September 5; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Nauraj and Patan villages in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh; victims were treated in Banda and Sagar.
- Why
- Police allege victims consumed liquor after being told that cheaper products were genuine or made using the formula of branded liquor.
- 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.