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Madhya Pradesh Court to Address Water Contamination Crisis

1/6/2026

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court will hear a status report on Indore's Bhagirathpura water contamination on January 6.
The report details five deaths and 210 hospitalizations linked to the contamination.
Petitioners demand clean drinking water and accountability for officials involved.
The Chief Minister announced administrative actions, including show-cause notices to senior officials and removal of the Additional Commissioner.
Door-to-door surveys are ongoing to identify affected individuals.

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The Madhya Pradesh High Court will hear a status report on Indore's Bhagirathpura water contamination on January 6.
The report details five deaths and 210 hospitalizations linked to the contamination.
Petitioners demand clean drinking water and accountability for officials involved.
The Chief Minister announced administrative actions, including show-cause notices to senior officials and removal of the Additional Commissioner.
Door-to-door surveys are ongoing to identify affected individuals.