Indore : At least 22 people fell ill after consuming contaminated water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, just weeks after at least 23 people died. The latest cases were reported mainly from the Mhow area, where 22 residents complained of illness after consuming contaminated drinking water.
Authorities said the number of affected people could rise beyond 25, as additional cases have been reported from nearby areas.The administration swung into action late Thursday night after reports began emerging from the affected localities. District Collector Shivam Verma visited the hospital to meet patients and oversee the response, while health teams were deployed to the area. The local administration began a survey in the affected neighbourhoods on Saturday morning to quickly identify any new cases and categorise patients based on the severity of symptoms for appropriate treatment.
Whole official data puts the death toll at at least 15, local residents claim that around 25 people have died due to vomiting and diarrhoea. The matter has already reached the Madhya Pradesh High Court, after the government constituted a high-level committee to probe the causes of drinking water contamination, fix accountability, and recommend measures to prevent a recurrence. The petitioners told the High Court that the committee was merely an eyewash, allegedly aimed at shielding senior officials responsible for the crisis.
Contaminated water detected in 51 tube wells in Bhagirathpura, and test reports confirmed the presence of E coli bacteria, the government informed the High Court earlier this week. Collector Verma directed the health department to ensure proper and effective treatment for all patients and has instructed the Mhow Cantonment Board to check the water quality and maintain cleanliness in the area. The government is closely monitoring the situation, Mr. Verma said.
The affected areas will be surveyed, and residents suffering from any symptoms will be provided with appropriate treatment, and critical patients will be admitted to the hospital, he said. No patient is in critical condition at present, and some of them will be discharged during the day, he added. Last month, several people fell ill, and seven deaths linked to water contamination were reported in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore. While residents of the locality have claimed that the outbreak has claimed 25 lives so far, a status report submitted by the Madhya Pradesh Government to the High Court on January 15, 2026 mentioned seven deaths, including that of a five-month-old boy.
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