A water contamination tragedy in Indore's Bhagirathpura has resulted in at least 11 deaths and numerous hospitalizations due to sewage mixing with the drinking water supply. Internal documents reveal that complaints and proposals for pipeline replacement were filed as early as 2022 but faced significant bureaucratic delays. A 2019 CAG audit had previously highlighted systemic failures in Indore's water management, including inadequate testing and infrastructure issues, with earlier development loans also unfulfilled. The incident underscores years of administrative neglect and institutional indifference to essential services.