{
  "id": 13292261,
  "title": "MP Excise Scam Row Deepens As Jitu Patwari Demands Retired HC Judge-Supervised SIT Probe Into ₹1 Crore Bribery Allegation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/mp-excise-scam-row-deepens-as-jitu-patwari-demands-retired-hc-judge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/bhopal/mp-excise-scam-row-deepens-as-jitu-patwari-demands-retired-hc-judge-supervised-sit-probe-into-1-crore-bribery-allegation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhopal Congress leader Jitu Patwari has penned a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, urging a thorough and unbiased probe into a purported Rs 1 crore excise bribery scandal involving nightclub, restaurant, and real estate enterprises, according to a report dated Friday. Patwari highlighted that Mohit Gogia, implicated in a larger Rs 1,000 crore scam across the nightclub, restaurant, and real estate sectors, has reportedly made serious allegations during his interactions with investigative bodies. In questioning, Gogia claimed a sum of Rs 1 crore was offered to secure contracts and endorse liquor shop concessions between 2024-25. Patwari has urged the Chief Minister to mandate an investigation by an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by a retired High Court judge. The probe should scrutinize liquor contract allocations, bank FDRs, tender processes, and suspected financial dealings. Additionally, Patwari mentioned complaints from girls at Bhopal's government Scheduled Caste hostel regarding insects in curries and misconduct by kitchen staff, but this issue was not linked to the bribery claim.",
  "summary": "Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): State Congress Committee president Jitu Patwari has written a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, demanding an impartial and independent investigation into the alleged Rs 1 crore excise bribery scam involving nightclub, restaurant and real estate businesses, here on Friday. In his letter, Patwari stated that Mohit Gogia, an accused in the alleged Rs 1,000 crore scam…",
  "key_points": [
    "Jitu Patwari demands SIT probe into Rs 1 crore excise bribery allegation.",
    "Mohit Gogia alleges Rs 1 crore offered for contracts and liquor shop endorsements.",
    "Patwari requests independent SIT led by retired High Court judge."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The demand for a retired High Court judge-supervised SIT probe escalates scrutiny on the state's excise sector, potentially exposing deep-seated irregularities and impacting reputations within the government and business circles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}