Madhya Pradesh Police inspector mowed down by truck carrying illicit liquor in Dewas
A police inspector in Madhya Pradesh, India, was killed by a truck while attempting to intercept a shipment of illicit liquor. Authorities have launched a special investigation into the incident and the broader issue of illegal alcohol trade in the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement in combating organized crime and the ongoing public health crisis caused by spurious liquor.
Bhopal An inspector of Madhya Pradesh Police has been allegedly mowed down in Dewas district by a truck that he had intercepted on suspicion of smuggling illegal liquor, police said on Monday (November 1, 2026). The officer has been identified as Khategaon police station incharge Dilip Puri. Dewas Superintendent of Police Aditya Mishra said that Mr. Puri was leading one of five teams formed to track the transportation of illicit liquor on Sunday night and that the incident took place on Indore-Betul highway in the wee hours of Monday when one such truck had been stopped at a check-point. Mr. Mishra said that the police have seized the alleged vehicle and more than 1,800 litres of liquor without any purchase bills. “Police had received information about transportation of illegal liquor in the area and five teams involving various police stations had been formed to intercept it.
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