A status report submitted to the Madhya Pradesh high court by the state government indicates that action was taken on reports of contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area only after residents raised alarms and deaths occurred. While the report claims prompt medical attention was provided and denies shortcomings in healthcare, residents blame sewage leaks for the contamination. The government report states four deaths were caused by the contaminated water, though the mayor reported ten deaths. The court is hearing a public interest litigation regarding the administration's response to the crisis.