Indore water crisis turns deadly: 4 dead, 1,400 sick as NHRC steps in
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Moneycontrol02-01-2026, 03:53

Indore Water Crisis: Brother Recounts Tragic Death Amid Contamination Chaos

  • Indore's Bhagirathpura faces a severe water contamination crisis, claiming at least four lives.
  • Anil Likhar recounts his brother Arvind Likhar's death, who allegedly succumbed to polluted water after severe vomiting.
  • Indore Collector Shivam Verma confirmed initial reports of contamination, with 201 patients admitted and 71 discharged; chlorine tablets are being distributed.
  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognisance, seeking a detailed report from the Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary.
  • CM Mohan Yadav held a high-level meeting, and Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya assured free treatment and support for affected families.

Why It Matters: Indore's water contamination crisis has led to deaths, prompting official action and NHRC intervention.

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