| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Contaminated drinking water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Casualties | 7 deaths and 40+ hospitalizations. |
| Cause of Contamination | Leakage in main drinking water pipeline passing beneath a public toilet, leading to sewage mixing with water. Other pipelines were broken, worsening contamination. |
| NHRC Action | Took suo motu cognizance, issued notice to Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary for human rights violations. |
| Report Deadline | Chief Secretary must submit a detailed report within two weeks. |
| Key Observations | Authorities failed to act despite complaints, violating Right to Life and Health. |
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