Rat Caged By Madhya Pradesh Police For Destroying Seized Liquor

The so-called arrest has brought a strange twist to an existing legal case.

In a bizarre incident, the police in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara have confined a rat into a cage after claiming the rodent consumed seized liquor kept in the Kotwali Police station. The cops said at least five dozen (or 60 bottles) were destroyed and blamed rats for it, claiming they enjoyed "sipping liquor".

The so-called arrest has brought a strange twist to an existing legal case. It involves a person from whom the police had seized the illegal liquor. Since the evidence has been destroyed, it has become problematic for the police to explain the situation before the court. The police will require proof and material to be shown in the court, which is proving to be a big challenge for them.

Rats have not only created havoc at the Kotwali police station but also at other government institutions in Chhindwara. The district hospital, the collectorate, and the education department are among the offices where these rodents are commonly present. They are known to nibble on important papers and occasionally even dead bodies, as per the authorities. Although the hospital has spent several lakhs on pest control to get rid of the rats, the efforts have not bore fruit.