# Dewas police officer death investigation > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dewas-police-officer-death-investigation > Updated: 2026-11-04T01:26:27.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Khategaon Police Station In-charge Dilip Puri was killed during an operation to intercept an illegal liquor consignment on the Indore-Betul highway in Madhya Pradesh’s Dewas district. During the interception, a driver of a vehicle allegedly transporting approximately 1,800 litres of illicit liquor reportedly attempted to flee by driving onto a divider, which resulted in the officer being run over. In the aftermath, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister announced financial assistance and a compassionate appointment for the deceased officer’s wife. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe the smuggling network, and several excise department officials were suspended. Following the investigation, police apprehended two suspects, identified as driver Gajendra and cleaner Dheeraj, during separate encounters. Authorities reported that both suspects were shot in the legs after allegedly attempting to flee custody and seize weapons from police officers. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: Dewas Police encounter two suspects in TI Dilip Puri murder case Police in Dewas, India, shot and injured two suspects involved in the murder of TI Dilip Puri after they allegedly attempted to escape custody and seize weapons during transport. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dewas-police-encounter-two-suspects-in-ti-dilip-puri-murder-case ### 2026-10-31: Dewas Police Officer Killed by Truck During Liquor Smuggling Interception A police officer in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, was killed when a truck allegedly carrying illegal liquor ran over him during an interception. The state government has announced compensation and an SIT probe. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/shajapur-family-of-three-killed-in-motorcycle-collision --- Cite as: Dewas police officer death investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dewas-police-officer-death-investigation