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Indore Diarrhoea Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Water as NHRC Seeks State Report

A city lab traced the illnesses to a pipeline leak in Bhagirathpura that allowed drainage into the supply.

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.