Indore Water Crisis: Vijayvargiya Assures Aid After 13 Deaths, Free Treatment

• MP Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya assured ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for deceased families and free treatment for all affected by water contamination in Bhagirathpura, Indore.
• The crisis has claimed 13 lives and affected over 1,100 residents, with 111 hospital admissions; 5 ambulances and 100+ hospital beds arranged.
• Contamination source, a pipeline leakage under a toilet, identified and being repaired; 50 water tankers and chlorine distributed.
• Vijayvargiya expressed regret for earlier insensitive comments and vowed strict action against negligent officials.
• Zonal officer, assistant engineer suspended, sub-engineer terminated; an IAS-led committee formed to probe the incident.

Why It Matters: Minister Vijayvargiya ensures aid, free treatment, and action after Indore water contamination kills 13.