Indore Water Contamination Crisis: Death Toll Disputed, Officials Investigated, High Court Intervenes
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Indore Water Contamination Crisis: Death Toll Disputed, Officials Investigated, High Court Intervenes

Indore is grappling with a water contamination crisis, with conflicting reports on the death toll, ranging from four to thirteen, and over 1,100 people affected. The contamination, likely caused by sewage mixing with drinking water pipelines, has led to widespread illness. Authorities have suspended officials and initiated investigations. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya apologized for losing his temper with a journalist questioning the government's response. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered free treatment for victims and a status report from the government.

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