Police uncover ₹40 crore liquor smuggling syndicate in Madhya Pradesh
An investigation into the death of a former police inspector has revealed a network supplying liquor to Gujarat.
A liquor smuggling syndicate worth approximately ₹40 crore was operating behind a truck that killed former Khategaon police station TI Dilip Puri, according to Bhaskar English. The investigation revealed the network spanned from Harda, Indore, and Alirajpur in Madhya Pradesh to Gujarat.
Dewas SP Aditya Mishra stated that the liquor group, operating under the name of Patendra Jaiswal from Timarni, was purchased for around ₹40 crore. The business has been operating for the past three to four years.
The syndicate included four partners: Rahul Jaiswal, Manish Jaiswal, and Mohin Jaiswal held 30 per cent stake each, while Patendra Patidar Jaiswal held 10 per cent. Truck owner Keram Singh, who also coordinated the network, had the vehicle modified in Barwani with a separate compartment to transport liquor.
On the night of 1–2 November, truck driver Gajendra, also known as Akku, ran over TI Dilip Puri and then called Keram Singh to inform him of the incident. The driver remained in contact with Keram Singh throughout the route to receive instructions on deliveries.
More than eight accused have been arrested so far, with around six on police remand. Police are conducting raids in Alirajpur, Barwani, Dahod, and other areas to find absconding accused and are investigating Keram Singh's past criminal activities.