Residents of the affected localities have accused the Indore Municipal Corporation of negligence, claiming their complaints about the quality of water were ignored for days.
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Moneycontrol01-01-2026, 13:31

Indore Water Contamination Kills Infant; Mother's Heartbreak, 8 Deaths Reported

  • A six-month-old infant died in Indore's Bhagirathpura due to alleged contaminated water, sparking outrage.
  • Mother Sadhna Sahu reported the baby suffered severe vomiting and diarrhea after consuming milk made with tap water, calling him "born after 10 years of prayers."
  • The incident is part of a wider contamination scare in Bhagirathpura, with 149 patients hospitalized and 8 deaths reported from water-borne illnesses.
  • Residents accuse the Indore Municipal Corporation of negligence, claiming complaints about dirty water were ignored.
  • CM Dr Mohan Yadav ordered strict action; two officials suspended, and Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia announced for victims' families.

Why It Matters: Contaminated water in Indore claims infant's life, sparks outrage, and reveals wider public health crisis.

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