Sagar Police Arrest Hooch Tragedy Suspect in Encounter

Sagar Police arrested Shivanajay Rajput, an accused in the illicit liquor tragedy case, following an encounter in which he sustained a bullet injury to his leg during retaliatory police firing. Rajput was wanted with a Rs 30,000 reward announced for his capture. Police recovered a country-made pistol, cartridges, a mobile phone and a motorcycle from his possession.

At least 16 people have died following consumption of suspected spurious liquor in Sagar district. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav earlier assured strict action against those responsible, directing the administration to take firm steps and stating that nobody involved would be spared. Yadav indicated the main accused in the case was killed in a police encounter.