The contaminated water crisis in Indore has now claimed over seven lives, with a six-month-old infant becoming the latest victim as nearly 198 people remain hospitalized across the district.
Among the deceased is a baby boy who was born to his family after a decade-long wait. The grieving parents allege their infant fell fatally ill after consuming polluted water supplied to their locality.
Sunil Sahu, the child’s father, said his son fell ill with diarrhea after drinking contaminated water. Despite treatment, the baby’s condition worsened at night with high fever and vomiting, and he died at home on December 29.
He had diarrhoea and fever. We took him to the doctor. The doctor gave him medicine. We brought him home. Suddenly, at night, he developed a very high fever. He vomited, and he died at home on the 29th. I have a daughter, and this son was born 10 years later. He was 6 months old,” the bereaved father said.
Vijayvargiya Meets Affected Families In Bhagirathpura
Earlier today, Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya met families affected by the consumption of contaminated water in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area.
Source Of Contamination Identified, Repairs Underway
Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, while speaking to ANI, said the source of contamination had been identified and repair work was underway. He assured that the situation would be normalised within a day or two and advised residents to boil water before drinking. He added that 50 water tankers have been deployed to supply Narmada water, and chlorine has been distributed to households as a precautionary measure.
CM Mohan Yadav Visits Hospitalised Patients
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav personally visited hospitalized patients on Wednesday, demonstrating the state government’s direct engagement with the escalating health emergency.
Compensation Announced For Victims’ Families
Financial assistance of Rs 2 lakh has been announced for families who have lost loved ones, alongside free medical treatment for all affected individuals.
Officials Suspended, Probe Committee Formed
Three officials have faced action: Zonal Officer Shaligram Sitole and Assistant Engineer Yogesh Joshi have been suspended, while In-charge Sub-Engineer (PHE) Shubham Shrivastava has been terminated from service.
A three-member investigation committee under IAS officer Navjeevan Panwar’s leadership has been formed, including Superintendent Engineer Pradeep Nigam and Dr. Shailesh Rai, Associate Professor from the Medical College, to probe the contamination incident comprehensively.
