An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Excise Act
Punjab DGP Vows Justice After Amritsar Hooch Tragedy, 9 Arrested on Illicit Liquor Network latest news: Amritsar Hooch Tragedy: In the wake of the Amritsar hooch tragedy that claimed multiple lives in the Majitha block, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) issued a firm statement on Tuesday, assuring the public of swift and uncompromising action against those behind the spurious liquor racket.
According to the DGP, nine individuals have been arrested so far, including the alleged kingpin and several local distributors involved in the illegal liquor trade. Investigations have revealed that methanol, a toxic chemical used in industrial applications, was procured online and used to manufacture the lethal concoction. Authorities have launched a full-scale probe into the supply chain and method of distribution.
An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Excise Act, while Departmental inquiries have been initiated against negligent police officials.
In a major disciplinary action, the DSP of Majitha Subdivision and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Majitha Police Station have been suspended for gross negligence. Their failure to prevent or detect the illegal activity in time has come under intense scrutiny.
“This tragedy is a painful reminder of the cost of complacency. We stand united in grief with the families of the victims—and in our commitment to ensure this never happens again,” the DGP said in an official statement. “Punjab Police will leave no stone unturned in dismantling illegal liquor networks and bringing all guilty to justice.”
The DGP also reiterated the department's resolve to enforce accountability at every level—whether it involves racketeers, suppliers, or erring government officials.
The tragic incident has once again raised alarm over the illicit liquor trade in Punjab, evoking memories of the 2020 Majha hooch disaster that killed over 100 people. Authorities have now expanded the scope of the investigation, including leads that may link this case to cross-border or interstate supply chains.
As the victims’ families mourn their loss, the public and administration demand long-term reforms in monitoring and enforcement to ensure such preventable tragedies never occur again.
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