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Police arrest 10 in Dewas over illicit liquor deaths
Madhya Pradesh authorities have arrested 10 people accused of illegal alcohol trading following a spike in deaths in two villages. Local residents claim at least 13 people have died since late September in connection with consumption of illicit liquor.
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Police in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, have intensified crackdowns on illicit liquor operations after a cluster of deaths in two villages raised alarm among residents and authorities. The arrests mark an escalation in enforcement efforts to curb the underground alcohol trade that residents blame for the fatalities.
According to local accounts, the death toll has reached 13 since September 26, though official confirmation of all cases remains pending. The deaths have sparked concern about the quality and safety of illicitly produced spirits circulating in rural areas of the district.
The ten arrested individuals are suspected of involvement in the manufacture and distribution of illegal alcohol. Authorities are investigating the supply chain and have indicated that further arrests may follow as the investigation deepens.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by authorities in combating illicit liquor production in Madhya Pradesh, where such operations continue to pose serious public health risks. State officials have urged residents to report suspicious alcohol sales and consumption to local law enforcement.