Sagar Spurious Liquor Case: Police Encounter with ₹30,000 Rewarded Accused; Two Injured
Dwarka News
Chief Editor Vikram singh tomar
23/09/2026
Wanted in Case Linked to 20 Deaths, Manish Lodhi Shot in Leg; Accomplice Ashish Sahu Also Injured
Sagar, Madhya Pradesh | September 23, 2026: A police encounter took place early Wednesday morning with Manish Lodhi alias Yashwant Thakur, a wanted accused carrying a reward of ₹30,000 in connection with the Sagar spurious liquor case in which 20 people reportedly died.
According to police, the encounter took place at around 3 a.m. near the Nonia-Sesai Road ghat section under the Malthone police station area. A police team was conducting a search operation for Manish Lodhi and his associates when officers noticed suspicious movement in the area.
Police said the suspects were asked to stop, but allegedly opened fire at the police team. The police then retaliated in what they described as an act of self-defence.
Manish Shot in the Leg
During the exchange of fire, Manish Lodhi sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and fell at the spot. His associate Ashish Sahu allegedly attempted to flee but was also injured during the operation.
Both men were taken into police custody and shifted to a hospital for treatment. Their medical examination and treatment are underway.
Two Country-Made Pistols Recovered
Following the encounter, police cordoned off the area and conducted a search. According to police, two country-made pistols, five empty cartridges and a baseball bat were recovered from the scene.
The recovered weapons and other material have been seized for further investigation. Police are also examining the circumstances of the firing and collecting other evidence from the encounter site.
₹30,000 Reward Declared for Manish Lodhi
Manish Lodhi alias Yashwant Thakur was reportedly wanted in connection with the spurious liquor case registered in the Bada and Vinayaka police station areas of Sagar. The case came to light after the consumption of spurious liquor allegedly resulted in the deaths of 20 people.
Following the incident, police launched an extensive search for the accused and announced a ₹30,000 reward for information leading to Manish Lodhi’s arrest.
Police Investigating Wider Network
Police teams had been conducting raids and searches at several suspected locations. During this operation, information was received about the presence of Manish Lodhi and his associate in the Malthone area.
Police are now questioning the two injured accused to establish their alleged role in the liquor case and identify their associates and wider network. Investigators are also trying to determine the source of the weapons recovered from the encounter site.
The investigation into the Sagar spurious liquor case remains underway, with police continuing efforts to trace other suspects linked to the deaths.
Dwarka News | Editor-in-Chief – Vikram Singh Tomar | September 23, 2026
Author: Vikram singh tomar
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