Indore Water Crisis: Residents Drink Contaminated Supply Despite Deadly Tragedy

Residents of Bhagirathpura in Indore are being forced to drink contaminated water riddled with insects, froth and a foul smell—despite a recent water tragedy that claimed several lives and left many hospitalised. India Today’s ground report reveals that sewer lines and drinking water pipelines run side by side, raising serious concerns over leakage and contamination. Laboratory reports have confirmed that polluted water caused the deaths and illnesses, prompting political outrage. While local MLA and minister Kailash Vijayvargiya says the government is working to fix the issue, the Congress has launched sharp attacks, with Rahul Gandhi accusing the Centre of silence over the tragedy. As protests erupt and the matter reaches the High Court, which will hear the case on January 6, residents are still waiting for safe drinking water—highlighting how even in 2026, access to clean water remains a distant promise.