Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya (Image: PTI/File)
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News1802-01-2026, 07:16

Indore Water Crisis: 8 Dead, Minister Orders 'Micro-Checking' Amid Outcry

  • MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya announced "micro-checking" in Indore's Bhagirathpura after 8 deaths linked to contaminated water.
  • Water treatment began earlier due to suspected sewage contamination; process continues and micro-checking to take 8-10 days.
  • BJP MP Shankar Lalwani confirmed clean water supply restored and borewell samples sent for testing; 17 mild cases discharged.
  • JDU leader KC Tyagi criticized Vijayvargiya's "light statement," calling the incident alarming and an administrative lapse.
  • NHRC took suo motu cognisance, noting prior complaints, and issued a notice to the MP Chief Secretary for a detailed report.

Why It Matters: Indore faces a water contamination crisis with 8 deaths, prompting a minister-ordered probe and NHRC intervention.

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