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Contaminated drinking water in Indore
Sewage entered the water supply in Indore's Bhagirathpura in December 2025, and people died.
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What we know
Sewage entered the water supply in Bhagirathpura, Indore, in December 2025. The state told the High Court that 16 people died; other estimates put the toll at 20–35. A judicial commission is examining what happened.
Open questions
- How old are the water and sewer pipes in Bhagirathpura, and when were they last inspected?
- Who built and maintained the pipeline, and what do the tender and inspection records show?
- How often is drinking water in Indore tested, and are the results published by area?
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