Police said 11 people from Ghughar, Nauraj, Baraj and nearby villages in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, died after consuming suspected toxic liquor on Saturday night. Over 30 others were hospitalised, and three were in critical condition. The victims were taken to Banda Civil Hospital after their health worsened, where doctors declared them dead.

Sagar Superintendent of Police Anurag Sujania said eight deaths had been reported so far, while three people were undergoing treatment in critical condition. He said consumption of suspected toxic liquor was the preliminary cause of the deaths.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said the government would take strict action and ordered an inquiry into the incident.