Indore Water Contamination Claims Life Of 6-Month-Old Boy, Father Says He Was Born After 10 Years

A family in Madhya Pradesh's Indore has lost a six-month-old son after he fell sick due to alleged consumption of contaminated water that left at least four dead and nearly 150 ill.

The child was born after 10 years. The family said that the child fell ill with diarrhoea on December 26. They had taken him to a local doctor, who prescribed medication after check-ups. Following this, the family brought him back home. On December 29, the infant suffered a high fever and died at home.

Speaking about the child's death, his father, Sunil Sahu, said, "He had diarrhoea and fever. We took him to the doctor on December 26. The doctor gave medicine and we brought him home. The child was fine for two days but again, suddenly, at night, he developed a very high fever. He vomited, and he died at home on December 29. This child was born after 10 years. I have a daughter, and this son was born 10 years later. He was 6 months old."

Earlier on Wednesday, MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited the hospitals and met people who were undergoing treatment after falling ill due to alleged consumption of contaminated water in the district.

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He enquired about the health condition of the patients and reviewed the medical arrangements being provided to them.

CM Yadav also interacted with the affected residents and directed the district authorities to ensure proper and timely treatment for all patients.

After meeting with patients, CM Yadav told reporters, "I visited four-five hospitals and met all the patients undergoing treatment. Everyone's condition is stable, and proper treatment is being provided in the hospitals. Primarily, action has already been taken against the concerned official for negligence. ACS (Additional Chief Secretary) Sanjay Dubey is here, along with minister and mayor to reassess the situation."

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"We have stated that the government will not tolerate any negligence under any circumstances, especially in all areas where there are complaints related to water supply. A thorough investigation will be conducted to prevent such incidents in the future," CM Yadav added.

(With ANI Inputs)