Police investigation
Khategaon Station House Officer Dilip Puri died during an operation against suspected liquor smugglers in Dewas, prompting his family to demand a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into alleged liquor mafia involvement. Following his funeral with state honours, police detained Rahul Jaiswal in connection with the death as reported on 3 November 2026. Jaiswal is alleged to have managed a liquor shop and admitted to associations with the Congress party.
Rahul Jaiswal detained in connection with the death of SHO Dilip Puri
View full updateRahul Jaiswal, who was involved in managing a liquor shop, has been detained by Madhya Pradesh Police in connection with the death of SHO Dilip Puri. The police stated that Jaiswal has admitted to having associations with the Congress party.
Khategaon SHO Dilip Puri, who died during action against alleged liquor smugglers in Dewas, was laid to rest with state honours in Barmandal village of MP
The Sagar spurious liquor tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has resulted in 20 confirmed deaths and an investigation into a network with connections to Delhi. As of 2 November 2026, prime accused Jujhar Singh Lodhi has died in a hospital, while 39 other individuals remain arrested in connection with the incident. Following an administrative reshuffle on 27 October 2026, the Sagar District Collector and the Superintendent of Police were transferred.
The 19-month-old cheetah cub KNG22 died from five firearm pellets near the Morena-Sheopur border after being found injured on 25 October 2026. As of 31 October 2026, 30 suspects are under investigation for the poaching incident, and two muzzle-loading guns have been seized. Additionally, six forest personnel were suspended for negligence as reported on 31 October 2026, while a petition for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe is pending before the Madhya Pradesh High Court as of 28 October 2026.
A Special Investigation Team is probing a Dewas illicit liquor network that resulted in 13 deaths and the death of Town Inspector Dilip Puri, who was killed while stopping an illicit transport truck on 2 November 2026. Authorities have arrested at least 13 suspects, including alleged kingpin Rahul Jaiswal, truck owner Kairam Singh, and Anand Kasliwal as of 2 November 2026. Multiple excise officials have been suspended, and search operations are underway across five districts as of 2 November 2026.
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