Tikamgarh, Jan 11
A planned raid by the Excise Police Team in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh district turned violent when members of the liquor mafia attacked the officials.
The incident occurred in Birau village under the jurisdiction of Digaura Police Station, leaving four team members, including Sub-Inspector (SI) Vijay Singh, injured late on Friday evening.
The attackers, led by liquor mafia kingpin Santosh Yadav and his family, reportedly threw stones at the team and assaulted them with sticks. In the scuffle, Santosh Yadav allegedly snatched the service revolver of SI Vijay Singh. The injured officials were admitted to the district hospital for treatment.
According to police officials, the raid followed a covert operation where an excise constable, disguised in civilian attire, purchased a quarter of country liquor from the targeted premises.
Upon confirming illegal activity, the team conducted a raid and found a woman selling liquor. When the woman was asked to summon her husband, Santosh Yadav, he arrived with accomplices and launched a violent attack on the team.
SI Vijay Singh recounted, "Santosh Yadav, his two sons, wife, father, and two others attacked us. They pelted stones and beat us with sticks. Santosh Yadav then snatched my service revolver. We had to flee to save our lives and informed Digaura Police Station."