Madhya Pradesh government launches crackdown on illegal liquor and drug networks

Following the death of Inspector Dilip Puri during an attempt to intercept an illegal liquor shipment in Dewas, the Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a massive crackdown on organized crime and drug trafficking across five districts.

During the incident in Khategaon, a driver allegedly drove a vehicle over Inspector Puri with the intent to kill while attempting to flee with a shipment of illegal liquor being transported from Timarni to Gujarat. A police constable was also injured in the encounter. Authorities have arrested Rahul Jaiswal, identified as the mastermind behind the smuggling network, and taken others into custody.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed senior police officials to dismantle these criminal networks, aligning with a broader state goal to combat drug mafias by 2029. To support the fallen officer, the government has announced one crore rupees in financial assistance and a compassionate appointment for Inspector Puri’s wife as a sub-inspector.