Indore Water Crisis: CM Takes Action as 10 Dead, Bacteria Found in Drinking Water | Madhya Pradesh News
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A devastating water crisis has gripped Indore's Bhagirathpura area, claiming at least 10 lives and affecting over 1,400 people with vomiting and diarrhoea. The Madhya Pradesh government has been criticized for its handling of the situation, with opposition leaders accusing it of negligence and corruption. In response, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has ordered the removal of top officials, including the Additional Commissioner and Superintending Engineer, and directed the Indore Municipal Corporation to issue show-cause notices and fill vacant posts. The Chief Medical and Health Officer has assured that senior doctors and district officials are closely monitoring the situation and providing proper treatment to affected patients. Preliminary findings of an inquiry into the deaths revealed the presence of bacteria typically found in sewage in drinking water samples. The health department has confirmed 272 hospital admissions, with 71 patients discharged and 32 in intensive care units. Residents have been advised to rely on tankers for potable water, boil water as a precaution, and use supply water only for cleaning. Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mayawati, have condemned the government's handling of the crisis, with Gandhi questioning why repeated complaints about foul-smelling water were ignored. The family of a six-month-old child who died after consuming contaminated water has refused the state government's ex-gratia compensation, saying money cannot compensate for the loss of a child. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability from the government. Civic teams are working round the clock to identify faults, test water samples, and restore the water lines. The government has promised to provide compensation to affected families and ensure that no one suffers due to contaminated water in the future.
