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Five Dead After Consuming Spurious Liquor in MP’s Sagar, over 12 Hospitalised

Officials said screening began in two villages as investigators awaited autopsy results and details on the liquor consumed by the victims.

  • On Sunday, nine people died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district. The incident occurred overnight between Saturday and Sunday in villages within Banda tehsil.
  • Victims consumed the liquor in two villages of Banda tehsil, located 30 km from the district headquarters. According to preliminary information, the deceased were residents of Baraj village.
  • Superintendent of Police Anurag Sujania reached the spot with a police team following the incident. Sagar Collector Pratibha Pal stated that health screening has begun in the two affected villages.
  • Preliminary autopsy reports have not yet been received, officials said. Authorities are awaiting further details regarding the cause of deaths and the liquor consumed by victims.
  • Many others were hospitalized after consuming the substance, officials confirmed. Local officials continue monitoring the situation in Banda as the investigation into the tragedy remains ongoing.
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Dainik Bhaskar broke the news in Bhopal, India on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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