Indore Tragedy: 6-Month-Old Dies From Contaminated Water After Mother's 10-Year Wait

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News18•01-01-2026, 13:39
Indore Tragedy: 6-Month-Old Dies From Contaminated Water After Mother's 10-Year Wait
- •A 6-month-old infant in Indore died after consuming milk mixed with contaminated water, born to Sadhana Sahu after a 10-year wait.
- •Contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has led to 8 deaths and 149 hospitalizations for vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach infections.
- •An investigation revealed sewage water directly mixing with drinking water pipelines, prompting accusations of administrative negligence from residents.
- •Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is scheduled to visit the affected families today.
- •The incident raises serious concerns about public health and administrative accountability in Indore, a city lauded for its cleanliness.
Why It Matters: Indore's 'clean city' image tarnished as contaminated water claims infant's life and causes widespread illness.
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