Indore sewage-water mix toll rises, now 9
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January 01, 2026
Tragedy struck Bhagirathpura as nine individuals succumbed to illness after consuming contaminated water. Diarrhoea and vomiting plagued residents since Monday, with initial reports indicating sewage contamination from a local police check post toilet. While authorities confirmed four deaths directly linked to the tainted supply, water sample tests revealed contamination, though the specific bacteria remain unidentified.