Another alleged hooch tragedy claims over 10 in Madhya Pradesh district; administration denies
The Madhya Pradesh district administration has denied allegations that over 10 people died from consuming spurious liquor in Dewas, attributing the deaths to regular illnesses instead. Congress leader Jitu Patwari has accused the government of shielding the liquor mafia, claiming that the actual death toll is significantly higher and that many victims suffered vision loss.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding illicit alcohol trade in India and underscores the political friction between state administrations and opposition parties over accountability in handling mass casualty events.
Another alleged hooch tragedy claims over 10 in Madhya Pradesh district; administration denies left Image used for representational purposes only. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/suxiaa/article71621374.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-1248195891.jpg SOMNATH MAHATA Man mixing water with whisky in crystal glasses. Alcohol drinking concept with selective focus. Highlighting the mass deaths in various tragedies across Madhya Pradesh in the past year, Congress leader Jitu Patwari said the State had become the “biggest den of mass deaths” Bhopal The Congress on Saturday (Saturday 24, 2026) accused the Madhya Pradesh Government of shielding the liquor mafia after the Dewas district administration dismissed the claims made by residents of two villages that at least 10 people had died there due to consuming spurious liquor in the past few weeks. Residents of Chandana and Binjana villages in Dewas have alleged that they have lost several members to spurious liquor, while many have had their vision damaged.
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