Relatives said the women, rescued on Tuesday, were kept isolated after allegedly disturbing neighbours by throwing stones. The room from which they were rescued was found littered with several hundred empty plastic water bottles and emitted a foul smell

On one side, Indore went through a water contamination outbreak last month. On the other, premium water brands are sprouting one after the other. There are also a few good Samaritans who are trying to bridge the gap. The business of water is fraught with challenges and ethical questions