India, May 31 -- Investigators probing the Pune hooch tragedy are examining property purchases allegedly made by prime accused Yogesh Wankhede, suspecting that some assets may have been acquired using proceeds from the illegal liquor trade.

According to sources, Wankhede purchased around three acres of agricultural land and a few open plots in his native village, Belathi Laman Tanda, in Solapur district. Investigators are verifying the source of funds used for these transactions as part of the ongoing probe into the illicit liquor network.

"Police suspect that Wankhede may have purchased assets using profits generated from the illegal liquor business. Further investigation is underway," an official said.

Investigators believe Wankhede ...