Indore Water Crisis: MP Govt Admits 15 Deaths After Weeks of Denial

• Madhya Pradesh government officially confirmed 15 deaths due to a diarrhoea outbreak in Indore, linked to contaminated drinking water.
• The revised figure follows a detailed study by doctors at Mahatma Gandhi Medical College (MGM), Indore.
• Indore divisional commissioner Sudam Khade confirmed the findings, stating 15 deaths were linked to contaminated water.
• A team of five doctors examined medical records of 21 deceased individuals, concluding 15 deaths were due to diarrhoea and complications.
• The outbreak primarily affected Bhagirathpura and nearby localities, with cases spiking from December 29, 2025.

Why It Matters: MP government finally acknowledged 15 deaths from Indore's water crisis after initial denial and study.