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Crime
Devas TI Death: Ashok Tractor Owner Arrested, 3 Liquor Licenses Cancelled
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 04:36 PM
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Police have arrested the owner of the Ashok Leyland truck involved in the fatal accident that killed Devas Town Inspector Dilip Puri. Additionally, licenses for three liquor shops in Harda were suspended, and several excise officials were placed on suspension.
In a significant development regarding the death of Devas Town Inspector Dilip Puri, authorities have arrested Kareem Singh, the owner of the Ashok Leyland truck involved in the incident. The officer was crushed to death by the vehicle while conducting operations against illegal liquor smuggling in the region.
The administration has taken strict administrative action against the liquor trade in the vicinity. Licenses for three liquor shops located in Harda have been suspended following the incident. This move aims to curb the flow of illicit alcohol that was allegedly being transported in the truck.
Furthermore, the Excise Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against its own staff. An excise officer and two constables associated with the case have been placed on suspension. The department is reviewing the conduct of these officials to determine if any negligence or procedural lapses contributed to the tragedy.
The case highlights the ongoing challenges in policing illegal liquor networks in Madhya Pradesh. While the primary suspect is in custody, the suspension of officials and shop licenses signals a broader crackdown on regulatory failures that may have enabled the smuggling operation.
The administration has taken strict administrative action against the liquor trade in the vicinity. Licenses for three liquor shops located in Harda have been suspended following the incident. This move aims to curb the flow of illicit alcohol that was allegedly being transported in the truck.
Furthermore, the Excise Department has initiated disciplinary proceedings against its own staff. An excise officer and two constables associated with the case have been placed on suspension. The department is reviewing the conduct of these officials to determine if any negligence or procedural lapses contributed to the tragedy.
The case highlights the ongoing challenges in policing illegal liquor networks in Madhya Pradesh. While the primary suspect is in custody, the suspension of officials and shop licenses signals a broader crackdown on regulatory failures that may have enabled the smuggling operation.