Maharashtra Excise Department Pursues Custody of Key Suspect in Pune Hooch Tragedy
Excise dept to seek custody of prime accused in Pune hooch tragedy
Hindustan Times
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The Maharashtra state excise department plans to seek custody of Yogesh Wankhede, the main suspect in the Pune hooch tragedy that resulted in 20 deaths. The excise department is conducting a parallel investigation into the illegal liquor network, alongside the CID, which has already arrested several individuals linked to the case.
- 01Yogesh Wankhede, the prime accused, is currently in CID custody until June 8.
- 02Three other suspects have implicated Wankhede in supplying illegal liquor over four years.
- 03The Pune hooch tragedy has led to a crackdown on illegal liquor manufacturing in the region.
- 04The CID has arrested Arun Jagadamb Chaoubey and his son for allegedly selling methanol used in spurious liquor.
- 05The tragedy resulted in the deaths of 20 individuals, primarily from Dapodi and Hadapsar areas.
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The Maharashtra state excise department is preparing to request the custodial interrogation of Yogesh Wankhede, the key suspect in the Pune hooch tragedy that has claimed 20 lives. Currently held by the Crime Investigation Department (CID) until June 8, Wankhede is alleged to have supplied illegal liquor to three other accused individuals, who have been in custody. The excise department is conducting a parallel investigation to uncover the illegal liquor network involved in this tragedy. In related developments, the CID has arrested Arun Jagadamb Chaoubey and his son, Abhishekh, for their alleged role in selling methanol, which is suspected to have been used in the illicit liquor. This incident has sparked a significant crackdown on illegal liquor operations in the region, highlighting the dangers associated with spurious alcohol production and distribution.
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The crackdown on illegal liquor manufacturing is expected to enhance public safety and reduce the risks associated with spurious alcohol consumption.
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