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News18•05-01-2026, 17:24

Indore's Chilling Past: Decomposed Body in Water Tank Horrified City 30 Years Ago

  • •In 1995, a decomposed human body was discovered in a water tank at Subhash Chowk, Indore, terrifying residents.
  • •An alcoholic had fallen into the tank and died, remaining undiscovered for days, contaminating the city's water supply.
  • •Residents experienced stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea from the foul-smelling, muddy water, initially dismissed by authorities.
  • •The discovery led to widespread horror and protests against the then-Congress-led Municipal Corporation, with Madhukar Verma as mayor.
  • •People avoided tap water for months, relying on wells and tankers, suffering both physical illness and lasting psychological fear.

Why It Matters: A 30-year-old incident of a decomposed body in Indore's water tank highlights past administrative negligence and public health crisis.

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