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Panel formed to probe spurious liquor death claims in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas; report in 15 days
📍 Madhya Pradesh, IN·🕐 1d ago·1 outlet
Some villagers have claimed that at least 10 persons died after consuming spurious liquor in Dewas district between September 27 and October 16
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second readconfirmed80%
[Claude, second read] Agrees: HIGH, a new event. Villagers allege at least 10 deaths from spurious liquor; a probe panel is formed, so the death toll is unconfirmed but at the 5-plus threshold.
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Very high80–100%
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A lower-rated or state-run outlet, or one report of something seriousLow20–39%
A low-rated outlet on a serious or sensitive storyVery low0–19%
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