Indore Contaminated Water Kills 8, Hospitalizes 100+; Toilet Leak Blamed

• 8 people died and over 100 were hospitalized in Indore's Bhagirathpura due to contaminated drinking water.
• Preliminary investigation points to a leak in the water pipeline and a toilet built directly above it as the cause.
• Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced ₹2 lakh aid and free treatment for victims' families; health survey conducted.
• Residents complained of changed water taste/smell since December 25; symptoms included vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration.
• Congress President Jitu Patwari demanded a 'culpable homicide' case against the Mayor and Municipal Commissioner.

Why It Matters: Contaminated water from a pipeline leak and nearby toilet caused 8 deaths and widespread illness in Indore.