5 Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor in MP's Sagar

Five people died and more than a dozen others fell ill after consuming spurious liquor in Baraj village of Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district. The incident took place on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday.

A group of villagers had consumed liquor on Saturday night, which led to their health worsening soon after. Several people complained of vomiting and nausea and were taken to a hospital for treatment, where five of them were declared dead.

Six others were reported to be in serious condition and were receiving treatment at the hospital. Sagar Superintendent of Police Anurag Sujania said poisoning was suspected to be the reason behind the deaths. However, the exact cause will be known after the post-mortem reports are received.

The liquor was allegedly sold under the 'Bombay Whisky' brand, and a licensed liquor contractor had complained to the Excise Department a few days ago about the sale of liquor being sold under this brand.

Police have registered a case and started an investigation into the incident. A team from the Excise Department also visited Baraj village and collected liquor bottles from a local liquor shop. The samples have been sent for testing.

The incident has raised concerns over the alleged sale of fake liquor in the district. During a recent Excise Department meeting, licensed liquor contractors had also raised concerns about the alleged sale and supply of illegal and fake liquor in the district.

The district administration has now ordered a magisterial inquiry to find out how the liquor was supplied and what led to the deaths and illness.

The incident is a serious concern for the district administration and the state government, as it highlights the issue of spurious liquor being sold in the district. The authorities will have to take strict action to prevent such incidents in the future.

The deaths and illness caused by the consumption of spurious liquor are a tragic reminder of the need for strict regulation and monitoring of the liquor trade in the state. The state government and the district administration will have to work together to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future.

In conclusion, the incident of spurious liquor consumption in Sagar district is a serious concern that needs to be addressed by the authorities. The district administration and the state government will have to take strict action to prevent such incidents and ensure that the liquor trade is regulated and monitored properly.