India, May 31 -- In the aftermath of the deadly hooch tragedy that claimed seventeen lives, the Pimpri-Chinchwad police on Saturday launched an intensive crackdown and registered nine cases against individuals involved in manufacturing, storing, and selling illicit country-made liquor.

Following directions from senior officers after the spurious liquor deaths, police teams from multiple stations conducted coordinated raids across the jurisdictions. The operation targeted illegal liquor manufacturing units, storage facilities and distribution networks suspected of operating without authorisation.

The action was carried out in Dehu Road, Shirgaon, Hinjewadi, Chinchwad, South Mahalunge, Pimpri, Alandi and adjoining areas.

The accused have...