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Crime
Police Officer Killed by Liquor Smugglers in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 07:36 PM
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A police station officer in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, was killed by liquor smugglers. This follows a recent incident where 13 people died after consuming poisoned liquor.
A police station officer, Dileep Puri, was shot dead by liquor smugglers in Dewas district, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday. The incident came after a separate tragedy in which 13 people lost their lives after consuming poisoned liquor from the same illegal network.
The killing highlights the growing boldness of illicit liquor operators in the region, who have been targeting both civilians and law‑enforcement personnel. Authorities have warned that the smugglers are increasingly using violence to protect their operations.
Following the shooting, the local police have intensified patrols and announced a joint operation with the state anti‑smuggling squad to dismantle the network responsible for the poisoned liquor and the officer’s death.
The killing highlights the growing boldness of illicit liquor operators in the region, who have been targeting both civilians and law‑enforcement personnel. Authorities have warned that the smugglers are increasingly using violence to protect their operations.
Following the shooting, the local police have intensified patrols and announced a joint operation with the state anti‑smuggling squad to dismantle the network responsible for the poisoned liquor and the officer’s death.