Panel formed to probe spurious liquor death claims in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas; report in 15 days
The Madhya Pradesh government has formed a committee to investigate conflicting reports regarding deaths allegedly caused by spurious liquor in Dewas district. While the administration initially denied the claims, a formal probe is now underway with a 15-day reporting deadline.
Why it matters
Hooch tragedies are a recurring public health crisis in India, often highlighting issues with regulatory oversight and illicit alcohol trade.
Panel formed to probe spurious liquor death claims in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas; report in 15 days left Ujjain divisional Commissioner constituted the committee after conflicting claims over the deaths. Getty Images/iStockphoto Getty Images/iStockphoto https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/wp4hln/article71622585.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/iStock-492456096.jpg KatarzynaBialasiewicz Alcoholism among young people - teenager drinking beer Some villagers have claimed that at least 10 persons died after consuming spurious liquor in Dewas district between September 27 and October 16 Indore The Madhya Pradesh Government has constituted a five-member committee to investigate claims that at least 10 persons died after consuming spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, officials said on Sunday (October 25, 2026). Another alleged hooch tragedy claims over 10 in Madhya Pradesh district; administration denies storyline 1 The panel will submit its report within 15 days, they said. M.P. hooch tragedy toll climbs to 13 as Opposition Congress claims over 50 deaths; 14 people arrested M.P.
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