E. coli-Tainted Water Caused Indore Deaths, MP Govt Tells HC; Court Reserves Order

• Madhya Pradesh government informed the High Court that E. coli contamination in 51 tube wells caused the Bhagirathpura outbreak.
• The contamination, leading to vomiting and diarrhoea, was due to sewer water mixing with potable supply from a pipeline leakage.
• The High Court questioned how water in "India's cleanest city" became so contaminated, reserving its order until January 28.
• Petitioners demand a judicial inquiry and FIRs against responsible officials, questioning the state's internal committee.
• Conflicting death tolls exist: state reports 7, locals claim 24, and a medical audit suggests 15 linked deaths.

Why It Matters: MP government confirms E. coli in water caused Indore deaths; High Court reserves order amid calls for independent probe.