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Indore Collector Tastes Water, Officials Suspended Amid Contamination Crisis

Following water contamination issues in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, District Collector Shivam Verma personally inspected water tanker arrangements and even tasted the supplied water to ensure safety. Authorities are conducting chlorine dosing of pipelines and private bores while urging residents to use only municipal tanker water after boiling. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav condemned official negligence, leading to the suspension of two senior officials. The municipal corporation has deployed tankers to provide safe drinking water as remediation efforts continue.

Key Points: Indore Water Contamination: Collector Inspects, Officials Suspended

  • Collector inspects tanker facilities
  • Chlorine dosing of water lines underway
  • Residents urged to use boiled tanker water
  • Two officials suspended over negligence
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MP: Indore collector inspects water tanker facilities in Bhagirathpura area amid water contamination issue

Indore Collector inspects water tankers in Bhagirathpura amid contamination crisis. Two officials suspended as CM vows zero tolerance for negligence.

"The state government will not tolerate negligence... - Chief Minister Mohan Yadav"

Indore, January 3

Amid the water contamination issues in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, the Indore Municipal Corporation has deployed water tankers to ensure the supply of safe drinking water to the residents.

District Collector Shivam Verma visited the area on Saturday morning to take stock of the situation and inspect the water tanker arrangements.

"A regular survey is being conducted in Bhagirathpura, and chlorine dosing and testing of the water supply lines is being done. Private and government bores in the area are being dosed with chlorine. People have stored water in tanks, which will also be cleaned and chlorinated. After that, water from it will be used. The people are being urged to use the water of the Municipal Corporation tankers only, and that too after boiling it properly," Indore Collector told ANI.

Collector Verma also tasted the water to check its quality, which was being supplied to the residents through the tankers of the municipal corporation.

He added, "We are urging them to avoid the use of private bores till they are chlorine dosed and tested... There is no odour and colour in the water of MCD tankers; it carry treated water and are also checked again before delivering. We urge everyone to use this water only and not to use the pipeline or bore water till it's being tested."

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav condemned the negligence of officials in the water contamination issue in Bhagirthpura and announced the suspension of two officials following the incident.

In a post on X, the CM clarified his stance on the water contamination crisis, saying, "The state government will not tolerate negligence in the incident that occurred in Bhaagirthpura, Indore, due to contaminated drinking water. Strict decisions are being taken in this regard."

"The corporation's Additional Commissioner Rohit Sisonia and the in-charge Superintending Engineer of PHE, Sanjeev Shrivastava have been suspended. Instructions have also been given to remove Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav," he added.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's a relief that tankers are being provided, but boiling water every time is an extra burden on families, especially women. The real issue is the crumbling infrastructure. When will our cities get 24/7 safe piped water? This is basic governance.
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Aman W
Suspensions after the damage is done. Why is there no proactive maintenance? Contaminated water is a health emergency. The officials who were suspended clearly failed in their duty. Hope the new team does better. 🙏
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Sarah B
Visiting and inspecting is one thing, but consistent monitoring is what's needed. The Collector's instructions are clear, but will they be followed on the ground in a week's time? The proof will be in whether this happens again.
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Karthik V
As someone from Indore, this is embarrassing for a city that wins 'cleanest city' awards. The problem is often illegal connections and poor sewage lines mixing with water lines. The entire network needs an audit, not just one area.
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Nisha Z
My heart goes out to the residents of Bhagirathpura. Water is a fundamental right. While the tanker arrangement is a good immediate step, I hope the affected families are also provided medical check-ups in case anyone has fallen ill.

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