15 dead in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad after spurious liquor; eight arrested
At least 15 people have died in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad after consuming spurious liquor. Eight individuals, including the main accused, have been arrested as investigations continue into the illicit liquor operation. Authorities are conducting raids and further arrests are expected as they seek to hold those responsible accountable.
- ▪Fifteen deaths have been reported from various areas including Dapodi and Hadapsar.
- ▪The police have arrested eight individuals linked to the production and distribution of the spurious liquor.
- ▪Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a thorough investigation and stated that no accused will be left unpunished.
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At least 15 persons have died after consuming spurious liquor in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. The police have arrested eight persons, including the main accused, Colonel Virkha Singh. Deaths have been reported from Dapodi, Phugewadi, Hadapsar, and Kalepadal. More arrests are likely, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Friday (May 29, 2026) morning.Investigations have revealed that the illicit liquor was prepared at a single location in Hadapsar and then distributed to multiple parts of Pune. According to officials, Yogesh Wankhede brought ethanol from Mumbai without permission and mixed it to prepare the spurious liquor.
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