Indore Water Horror: NHRC Issues Notice To MP Govt After 9 Die Due To Contamination

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the tragic deaths caused by contaminated water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The rights body has issued a notice to the State Chief Secretary, demanding a detailed report within two weeks. According to the transcript, the death toll has risen to nine, with over 200 people hospitalized. Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya admitted that preliminary checks suggest sewage mixed with drinking water and assured that the issue would be resolved. However, the incident has sparked a political storm, with AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav attacking the BJP government for administrative negligence in what is touted as India's 'cleanest city'.