Indore Bhagirathpura Water Tragedy: 6 Officials Blamed, Politicians Cleared; 24 Deaths Linked To Contaminated Water
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Six civic officials have been held responsible for the Bhagirathpura water contamination tragedy, with an inquiry blaming administrative lapses and delays in replacing an ageing Narmada water pipeline. The findings are part of a 150-page report by the Justice Sushil Gupta committee, constituted on Madhya Pradesh High Court directions. Though the High Court had ordered the…
Indore, Madhya Pradesh - A recent inquiry has held six civic officials accountable for the Bhagirathpura water contamination tragedy, while clearing politicians of blame. The 150-page report by the Justice Sushil Gupta committee, ordered by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, has attributed 24 out of 36 deaths to contaminated water. The committee found that officials were aware of the old and leaking Narmada pipeline, which caused the water contamination.
However, proposals for replacement had remained pending for a prolonged period. While the committee blamed Narmada Project Executive Engineer Sanjeev Shrivastava for his long tenure and knowledge of the ground situation, it absolved former IMC officers, municipal commissioner, and elected representatives from responsibility. The inquiry recommended compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh for affected victims.
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