Five dead after consuming spurious liquor in MP’s Sagar, over 12 hospitalised
Five people died and over 12 were hospitalised after alleged spurious liquor consumption in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, with six in serious condition.
Five individuals tragically passed away and over a dozen others fell ill after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in Baraj village of Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district. The incident occurred on the night between Saturday and Sunday, prompting the district administration to initiate a magisterial inquiry. According to Superintendent of Police Anurag Sujania, the five deceased individuals reportedly consumed liquor on Saturday night, after which their condition rapidly deteriorated, leading them to seek medical attention.
They displayed symptoms of nausea and vomiting, leading to their hospitalization. Among them, five were subsequently declared dead, while six others are in critical condition and are currently undergoing treatment. Police suspect poisoning as the cause of death, pending confirmation from the autopsy report. The case has been registered, and the investigation is currently underway.
The excise department has also responded to the situation by seizing suspected counterfeit liquor bottles from a local vendor for forensic examination. This incident unfolds in the aftermath of a complaint lodged by a licensed liquor contractor, who alleged the sale of counterfeit 'Bombay Whisky' in the area. Four days prior, licensed contractors had voiced their concerns during an excise department meeting regarding the alleged supply of illicit and spurious liquor in the district. In response to the incident, the collector has ordered a magisterial inquiry.
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