Madhya Pradesh police inspector killed during liquor smuggling interception

A police inspector, Dilip Puri, died on Sunday night after being run over by a truck during an operation to intercept illegal liquor transportation in the Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on the Indore-Betul highway in the Khategaon area when police teams, acting on intelligence regarding a vehicle traveling toward Gujarat, attempted to block the truck.

Authorities have arrested the driver of the Eicher truck in connection with the death. Investigators are currently examining whether the driver deliberately moved the vehicle to strike Puri while attempting to escape.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for the inspector's family and stated that his wife would receive a compassionate appointment as a Sub-Inspector. The incident follows recent regional unrest regarding illegal liquor, including reports of deaths linked to adulterated alcohol in nearby villages.