Overview
- At least seven people have died and more than 1,400 have fallen ill in the Bhagirathpura area, according to officials on Thursday.
- Health authorities said 201 patients remain hospitalized, including 32 in intensive care, after eight days of reported cases.
- The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh chief secretary seeking a detailed report within two weeks.
- Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced Rs 2 lakh for each bereaved family and said the government will bear all treatment costs for patients.
- State officials are inspecting the water network, supplying clean water with a boil advisory, testing fresh samples, planning a statewide SOP, and reported surveying 8,571 residents with 338 treated at home.