Indore Water Crisis Claims 10 Lives: A Family's Tragic Loss and the Government's Response
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The water crisis in Indore's Bhagirathpura has reached a devastating milestone, claiming the lives of 10 people and hospitalizing over 150. Anil Likhar, the brother of a deceased labourer, described the final hours of his sibling's life, saying he fell ill after returning home from work and continued vomiting. Despite rushed medical attention, the labourer died en route to the hospital. Madhya Pradesh's deputy chief minister Rajendra Shukla has assured the public that the state government is closely monitoring the situation and taking necessary steps to treat those affected. Shukla has also announced an investigation into the water contamination incident. Lab tests have confirmed that the outbreak was caused by contaminated drinking water. The state government has stepped up emergency measures in response to the crisis, and the Madhya Pradesh high court has directed the government to provide free treatment to those suffering from similar symptoms. A three-member inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the matter, which officials suspect may have been caused by a leak in the main water pipeline beneath a toilet, allowing sewage to mix with drinking water. The incident has raised questions about the city's water supply system, which was recently ranked India's cleanest city for eight consecutive years.
