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Crime
Key accused in Banda toxic liquor case dies in Bhopal hospital
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 05:37 PM
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Juzhar Singh Lodhi, a prime suspect in the Banda toxic liquor tragedy, died while undergoing treatment at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal after his health deteriorated in Sagar.
Juzhar Singh Lodhi, identified as a key accused in the Banda toxic liquor case, passed away while receiving medical treatment at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal. His death marks a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the tragedy that claimed several lives in the district.
According to reports, Lodhi’s health began to deteriorate while he was in custody at the sub-jail in Sagar. Due to his worsening condition, he was initially shifted to the Bundelkhand Medical College in Sagar for specialized care. However, his condition remained critical, prompting authorities to refer him to Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal for advanced treatment.
Despite the efforts of the medical team in Bhopal, Lodhi succumbed to his illness. The incident has drawn attention to the legal and medical proceedings surrounding the high-profile case, which has been a subject of intense public scrutiny in Madhya Pradesh.
According to reports, Lodhi’s health began to deteriorate while he was in custody at the sub-jail in Sagar. Due to his worsening condition, he was initially shifted to the Bundelkhand Medical College in Sagar for specialized care. However, his condition remained critical, prompting authorities to refer him to Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal for advanced treatment.
Despite the efforts of the medical team in Bhopal, Lodhi succumbed to his illness. The incident has drawn attention to the legal and medical proceedings surrounding the high-profile case, which has been a subject of intense public scrutiny in Madhya Pradesh.