Overview
- Officials traced the breach to a leak near a police outpost where a toilet was built over the main pipeline, with repairs completed and a boil-water advisory in place.
- At least nine to ten deaths have been reported, with residents alleging higher numbers, while the government has not issued a definitive toll.
- More than 1,400 people have fallen ill, 272 were hospitalised, 201 remain under treatment and 32 are in ICUs after health teams screened 8,571 residents door to door.
- The National Human Rights Commission issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary seeking a detailed report within two weeks, and the High Court has pressed for measures including free treatment.
- Specific pathogens are pending culture and stool confirmation after initial findings of bacteria typical of sewer water, as the state rolls out compensation, a formal inquiry and plans a statewide SOP to prevent recurrences.