Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Two Fall Ill After Drinking Liquor in Bakswaha, Probe Underway
Two people became sick after drinking liquor in the Bakswaha area.
They said they bought the liquor from different shops.
One person was taken to a hospital in Sagar.
Police said he had also drunk liquor in Banda, so they cannot yet identify the cause.
The second patient was Bharat Yadav from Kui village.
Doctors gave him initial treatment and sent him to Damoh as a precaution.
Medical tests will help determine whether the liquor caused his illness.
Police said they are watching for illegal liquor sales and will act on information they receive.
Two people reportedly fell ill after consuming liquor bought from separate shops in the Bakswaha area.
One patient from Bara village was hospitalized in Sagar after his condition deteriorated.
Police said that patient had also consumed liquor in Banda, leaving the exact cause of illness unclear.
Bharat Yadav of Kui village was treated before being referred to Damoh as a precaution.
Authorities said medical tests would determine whether liquor consumption caused the illnesses, while police monitor the illegal liquor trade.
- Who
- Two liquor consumers, including Bharat Yadav of Kui village, fell ill; police and medical officials are investigating.
- What
- The people reportedly became ill after consuming liquor purchased from separate shops in the Bakswaha area.
- When
- The articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The reported incidents occurred in the Bakswaha area; one patient was hospitalized in Sagar and Bharat Yadav was referred to Damoh.
- Why
- The cause remains uncertain; officials said medical tests are needed to determine whether liquor consumption caused the illnesses.
Concern Over Liquor Quality
Caution About Establishing the Cause
Cause of illness
Concern Over Liquor Quality
The two cases raised concerns about the quality of liquor sold in the Bakswaha region, particularly after the Banda liquor tragedy.
Caution About Establishing the Cause
Police said the first patient had also consumed liquor in Banda, so the exact cause of his illness remains unclear.
Second patient’s referral
Concern Over Liquor Quality
Bharat Yadav’s transfer to Damoh after becoming ill added to concerns about the liquor he reportedly purchased in Bakswaha.
Caution About Establishing the Cause
The Block Medical Officer said the referral was precautionary after primary treatment, and tests are needed before linking the illness to liquor.
- Reported patients
- Two people
- First patient
- A resident of Bara village in Banda tehsil
- First hospitalization
- The patient was admitted to a hospital in Sagar
- Second patient
- Bharat Yadav of Kui village
- Referral
- Bharat Yadav was referred to Damoh after preliminary treatment
- Medical assessment
- Tests will determine whether liquor consumption caused the illness
- Police response
- Bakswaha police said they are monitoring illegal liquor trade and taking action when informed