MP High Court Orders Immediate Halt to Contaminated Water Supply in Indore After 8 Deaths

• Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered authorities to stop contaminated water supply in Indore due to a serious public health emergency.
• Unsafe drinking water caused mass illness, affecting over 1,100 people and claiming 8 lives, including elderly residents.
• The court noted the incident tarnished Indore's reputation as India's cleanest city and highlighted past failures in addressing water quality.
• Previous court orders and resident concerns about contamination were ignored; a 2022 freshwater pipeline project stalled due to lack of funds.
• Emergency directives include immediate safe water supply, stopping contaminated sources, medical treatment, water quality testing, and pipeline replacement.

Why It Matters: MP High Court mandates urgent action in Indore to stop contaminated water supply after 8 deaths.