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Indore Water Contamination Crisis: Death Toll Rises to 10, Officials Suspended, and High Court Intervenes

Indore, Madhya Pradesh – December 31, 2025 – A public health crisis has gripped Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after contaminated water supplied by the municipal corporation led to the deaths of 10 people, including a six-month-old child, and left over 2,000 others ill. The outbreak, centered in the Bhagirathpura area, prompted swift action from the state government and intervention from the High Court.

Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitu Patwari visited a patient who fell ill after consuming contaminated water, in Indore on December 31, 2025.

Authorities have dismissed Shubham Shrivastava, a sub-engineer with the Public Health Engineering Department, and suspended zonal officer Shaligram Sitole and assistant engineer Yogesh Joshi. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav ordered the disciplinary actions. An official statement reported nearly 8,000 houses were surveyed, with around 2,456 suspected patients identified and treated on site. Currently, 162 patients remain hospitalized, with 26 in intensive care.

An investigation committee, headed by IAS officer Navjeevan Panwar, has been formed to determine the cause of the contamination and address delays in upgrading the water supply infrastructure. Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya described the situation as “unfortunate” and said patient numbers were gradually decreasing.

IMC Commissioner Dileep Yadav confirmed a leak from a toilet drainage system into the main water supply line as the source of the contamination. He stated that repairs are underway and the water supply will be tested before being restored. Over 100 water tankers are currently providing residents with potable water.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the matter, issuing notices to state authorities and demanding a status report by January 2nd. The court has directed free treatment for all affected individuals. The court may form a probe committee headed by a retired High Court judge to ensure such incidents are not repeated.

Meanwhile, the State Congress party has formed a five-member fact-finding committee to probe the tragedy. The committee will submit a report to the party leadership by January 5.

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