Indore Water Contamination Causes Multiple Deaths; NGT Probes Sewage Intrusion

A diarrhoea outbreak in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, linked to contaminated municipal water, has resulted in at least 15 confirmed deaths, with some reports citing up to 24 fatalities. Investigations by medical panels and the National Green Tribunal (NGT) found sewage intrusion into water pipelines due to aging infrastructure. The Madhya Pradesh government has initiated repair projects and compensated affected families, while opposition leaders have criticized the administration. The NGT has formed a committee to probe the issue and ensure accountability across the state.