Indore Water Supply Contaminated: 10 Deaths Reported
The preliminary investigation report into the deaths caused by drinking contaminated water in Indore has revealed adulteration and contamination in the water supply, officials said on Thursday. Following the findings, the state government has sought a detailed report into the incident.
Indore District Magistrate Shivam Verma informed the media that the initial probe clearly points to water contamination as the cause of illness and deaths. The incident occurred in Bhagirathpura, an area of Indore—often referred to as the cleanest city in the country—where several residents fell seriously ill after consuming contaminated water.
According to information confirmed by families, 10 people have lost their lives so far due to the contaminated water. However, from an administrative standpoint, only four deaths have been officially confirmed at present.
List of Deceased (as reported):
- Nandlal Pal (75) – officially confirmed
- Urmila Yadav (60) – officially confirmed
- Uma Kori (31)
- Manjula (74)
- Tarabai Kori (70) – officially confirmed
- Gomti Rawat (50)
- Seema Prajapat (50)
- Santosh Bigolia
- Jeevan Lal Barede (80)
- Avyan Sahu (5 months)
Meanwhile, 13 more people are currently undergoing treatment after falling ill due to the contaminated water. Survey teams are conducting door-to-door health checks, and the administration has directed that any household with a patient must receive immediate medical care.
The Municipal Corporation has identified the point where the water contamination occurred and has since repaired the damaged section. Further corrective and preventive measures are underway to avoid recurrence.
Leak in Pipeline Caused Contamination
The MGM Medical College also submitted its report, stating that the deaths were caused by infections spread through contaminated water. The report has been handed over to the Health Department. Water samples collected from households in Bhagirathpura were tested at the medical college laboratory, confirming contamination.
Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Madhav Hasani said that the water became contaminated due to a leak in the pipeline, which allowed impurities to enter the supply. “Infections spread rapidly after contamination. Our medical teams began treatment immediately,” he said, adding that the exact level of contamination will be confirmed by officials after further analysis.
The administration has assured strict action once the final report is submitted and has emphasized that public health and safety remain the top priority.
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