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Madhya Pradesh hooch tragedy

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A mass poisoning incident involving suspected toxic liquor occurred in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, specifically in the Banda tehsil and Gugra Khurd village. The incident resulted in significant casualties and widespread hospitalizations, with victims reporting symptoms such as fever, headache, and dizziness. Reports indicate the death toll has fluctuated, with recent confirmations of at least ~~15 deaths, though local reports suggest the toll could reach as high as 28.~~ 16 deaths. Over 100 individuals required medical treatment, with some patients at Bundelkhand Medical College remaining in critical condition on ventilator support or requiring dialysis. Some victims have reportedly suffered permanent damage, including the loss of vision. In response, District Collector Pratibha Pal ordered a magisterial ~~inquiry to identify those responsible.~~ inquiry. The Madhya Pradesh government initiated administrative actions, including the suspension of several excise and police officials. Law enforcement arrested 16 suspects and filed cases against approximately 30 individuals. ~~While investigators initially explored links to a smuggling racket from Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Police denied any connection to illegal production in their jurisdiction.~~ Following directives from Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, authorities have intensified the crackdown on the illegal alcohol ~~trade. This has included~~ trade, including the use of bulldozers to demolish the homes and warehouses of key suspects, including Chandrabhan Singh Rajput, Manish Lodhi, and Ashish Sahu. Recent developments indicate the poisonous liquor may have been sold under the label ‘Sagar Gold’ and linked to an illegal manufacturing unit. suspects. Chief Minister ~~Mohan~~ Yadav has since ordered a judicial inquiry to ensure an impartial ~~investigation and has appointed senior officials~~ investigation. Following a visit to ~~oversee~~ patients at Bundelkhand Medical College, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh called for a detailed investigation into the ~~Sagar division and range. As~~ supply chain of the ~~latest reports,~~ spurious liquor. Singh questioned whether the ~~death toll has reached at least 16. Police have arrested 16 of~~ illicit alcohol originated from licensed contractors or manufacturers and demanded strict punishment for those responsible. He also urged the ~~30 accused individuals.~~ state government to provide clear information regarding compensation for the families of victims, particularly those who lost primary breadwinners, and requested that separate FIRs be registered for each case to account for differing circumstances.

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