New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of Indore's contaminated water issue which led to several deaths in Bhagirathpura area.

"Reportedly, the residents had been complaining about the supply of contaminated water supply for several days, but no action was taken by the authorities," NHRC said in a statement.

The human rights body has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

Earlier, the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a high-level meeting over Indore's contaminated water issue on Thursday to review the situation and coordinate relief measures.

Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Sanjay Dubey, ...