BJP leader’s health deteriorated after drinking first peg, died before reaching hospital

Updated: 06-02-2026, 05.00 AM

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Two people died due to drinking alcohol

BJP leader Dhillu Singh Rana died after drinking alcohol in Khatima, Uttarakhand. According to the information, Dhillu had consumed poisonous substance along with alcohol. Because of this he died. Two other people drank alcohol along with Dhillu. One of them has died and the condition of the other is bad. The name of the person who lost his life along with Dhillu is Advocate Malkit Singh. Social workers and BJP leaders Dhillu Singh Rana and Malkit Singh Rana, who had a strong hold in the tribal society, have died under suspicious circumstances. The condition of advocate Pravesh Maurya, who was present with him in this painful incident, is said to be critical. He has been referred to a higher center after first aid.

According to the information, all three were returning from village Sejna after attending a marriage ceremony. Meanwhile, after purchasing a bottle of liquor from the liquor distillery located in Kanjabagh and sitting near Janaki Mandap, as soon as he took the first pack, his health suddenly deteriorated.

Poison bottle found at liquor party venue

Quoting sources, it has come to light that at the place where the three were sitting and drinking alcohol, instead of a water bottle, a bottle of some poisonous substance was found. Due to this, the suspicion of conspiracy or serious negligence in the entire matter is deepening. As soon as information about the incident was received, there was panic in the area. Police and administration have reached the spot and started a thorough investigation of the case. At present, the actual cause of death can be confirmed only after the post-mortem report and forensic investigation. Dhillu Singh Rana was a social worker and had a good hold in the tribal society.

(Report by Surendra Kumar Gupta from Khatima)