Indore Contaminated Water Tragedy , 5+ death recorded

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 Indore (Madhya Pradesh):

At least nine people have lost their lives and more than 100 others were hospitalised in Indore after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water supplied through municipal pipelines in the Bhagirathpura area. The incident, reported between December 25 and December 30, has triggered serious concerns over water safety and administrative negligence in the city.

The health crisis began on December 25 when residents complained of a bitter taste and foul smell in the tap water supplied from the Narmada river. Soon after consuming the water, several people reported symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, dehydration, and severe weakness, forcing many to seek emergency medical care.

Kailash Vijyabarya Being questioned


Among the deceased were Nandlal Pal (80), who died during treatment at a private hospital, Seema Prajapat (50), who passed away while being taken to the hospital, and Urmila Yadav (70), who died on December 28 while undergoing treatment. Family members alleged that the illness spread rapidly within households after consuming the municipal water.

Following the incident, the Madhya Pradesh government took swift action. Zonal In-Charge Shaligram Sitole, Assistant Engineer Yogesh Joshi, and PHE In-Charge Subnaitri Shubham Srivastava were suspended with immediate effect. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed deep grief over the deaths and announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for each deceased person’s family, while assuring that the state government would bear the full medical expenses of the affected patients.

On Wednesday evening, CM Mohan Yadav arrived in Indore and visited Verma Hospital in the Pardeshipura area, where he interacted with patients and reviewed their condition. Earlier, he stated on social media that the matter was being treated with utmost seriousness and that strict action would be taken against those responsible.

Municipal Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav confirmed that a leakage was detected in the main water supply pipeline in Bhagirathpura, where a toilet had been constructed over the line, potentially causing contamination. Repair work is currently underway.

Meanwhile, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava demanded an impartial inquiry, questioning the delay in laying a new water supply pipeline despite a tender being issued months ago.

The incident has sparked public outrage, with residents demanding accountability and long-term measures to ensure safe drinking water in the city.

Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

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