Indore's Clean City Status Tarnished: Contaminated Tap Water Kills 8, Sickens 350+

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News18•02-01-2026, 07:00
Indore's Clean City Status Tarnished: Contaminated Tap Water Kills 8, Sickens 350+
- •A lab report from MGM Medical College confirmed tap water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area is contaminated with sewage, making it unfit for drinking.
- •The contamination has led to 8 reported deaths, with 4 directly attributed to the polluted water, and over 350 people falling ill.
- •Symptoms among patients include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dehydration, with over 150 still hospitalized.
- •Indore Collector Shivam Verma confirmed the investigation report, stating continuous monitoring and high alert for the health department.
- •The incident casts a shadow on Indore, a city renowned for its cleanliness, now facing a serious public health crisis.
Why It Matters: Contaminated tap water in Indore's Bhagirathpura caused 8 deaths and widespread illness, shocking authorities.
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