MP confirms 20 hooch deaths in report to HC
The Madhya Pradesh government submitted to the state high court that 20 people died after consuming spurious liquor in Sagar district and cause of death of another seven was not clear
The Madhya Pradesh government has confirmed that 20 individuals died after consuming adulterated liquor in the Sagar district, while the cause of death for seven others remains unclear. Full compensation of ₹4 lakh was paid to the victims, while ₹2 lakh was provided to the remaining. A division bench dismissed a Public Interest Litigation demanding a fair inquiry and strict action against the accused.
The government informed the court that the district and police administrations are taking action against the accused. A total of 102 patients were admitted to various hospitals for treatment, and free medicines and medical assistance were provided. Post-mortems were conducted for the 20 deceased, and bodies were transported to their homes.
Health camps were organized to examine discharged patients, and 1,969 were medically evaluated. A judicial inquiry commission was constituted, and 32 arrests were made. Seven liquor shops were sealed, and samples were collected.
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