Madhya Pradesh police arrest 37 in hooch racket linked to Delhi company
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: After the Sagar tragedy that killed at least 20 people, police in Madhya Pradesh uncovered a hooch racket that used a chemical from a Delhi company to produce counterfeit liquor. Over two days, 14 suspects were arrested, bringing the total number of people held in the case to 37. The investigation follows the state’s ongoing efforts to curb illegal alcohol production and protect public health.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 33% left, 67% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Hindustan Times
Sources
- Inter-state gang behind Sagar spurious liquor tragedy: MP Police — Hindustan Times (center)
- Nagaland: Deaths rise to 11 in suspected hooch tragedy, forensic report awaited — Hindustan Times (center)
- After Sagar tragedy, Madhya Pradesh Police uncover hooch racket with Delhi link — The Hindu (left-leaning)