New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Against the backdrop of water contamination and subsequent deaths reported in Indore, the Delhi government has ordered the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) to intensify water testing and related checks in vulnerable areas to prevent a similar incident in the Capital.

Delhi water minister Parvesh Verma has issued a checklist to this effect, directing checks of water lines near sewer lines, improvements in water quality monitoring mechanisms, an audit of vulnerable sections and prioritising repairs of supply lines.

DJB chief executive officer Kaushal Raj Sharma has issued a set of instructional orders to the staff and engineers, warning that failure to comply will invite disciplinary action. The order directs the deployment of a...