Bhagirathpura Water Contamination Probe Flags Pipeline Lapses, Missing Sewer Records In Indore

The judicial inquiry into the Bhagirathpura water contamination case has revealed significant shortcomings in the management of Indore's water supply and sewer systems. Executive engineer Sanjeev Kumar Srivastava, who served with the water supply department from 2013 to 2026, has been held accountable for these lapses. The commission found that Srivastava failed to ensure adequate inspections, timely repairs, and proper monitoring of the complex pipeline network.

Moreover, the inquiry discovered that critical records pertaining to the old sewer and water supply networks, dating back to the 1990s and 2000s, were not available. These records included original maps, alignment plans, engineering designs, work orders, measurement books, inspection records, and completion certificates. The absence of these documents has made it challenging to ascertain the precise deficiencies in the original construction, the quality of workmanship, contractor responsibility, and subsequent maintenance.

Consequently, the commission has called for an independent investigation to determine how these records were lost and who was responsible for their preservation.