The Dark Side of a Clean City

In the Bhagirathpura area of Indore, sewage mixed with the drinking water supply line, leading to severe water contamination. As a result, a large number of people suffered from diarrhea, vomiting, and fever. More than 1,400 people fell ill, and over 200 patients were hospitalized, with some receiving treatment in the ICU.
According to official records, at least 6 deaths have been confirmed, while the local mayor has reported 10 deaths. The figures vary across different reports, and the investigation is still ongoing.
Indore is known as one of the cleanest cities in the country. However, few had imagined that the reality beneath this image could be so horrifying.
Currently, the local administration has shut down or restricted water supply in the affected areas. Inspection and cleaning of pipelines are underway, and citizens have been instructed to use only boiled water. Action is also being initiated against certain municipal officials for negligence.
Indore has become just one example. Cities that appear clean on the surface can turn deadly when administrative apathy prevails. Innocent citizens have lost their lives, and many are still battling for survival. Cleanliness should not remain superficial; it must begin from within, supported by a strong and committed local administration.