Indore Water Contamination Deaths: Three people have died following water contamination in Indore’s Bhagirathpura area, government officials confirmed on Wednesday. The incident triggered a public health scare in the city, often ranked among India’s cleanest. As per officials, a leak in the main water line beneath a toilet is suspected to have contaminated the water.

According to a Hindustan Times report, in charge deputy engineer Shubham Srivastava was sacked, while Zonal officer Shaligram Shitole and in charge assistant engineer Yogesh Joshi were suspended in connection with the contamination Officials added that the cause of five more deaths in the area was yet to be ascertained.

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“As of now, three deaths due to diarrhoea have been confirmed. The cause of death of others is yet to be ascertained. The patients said they suffered from vomiting, diarrhoea, and dehydration after drinking contaminated water,” Chief medical and health officer Madhav Prasad Hasani said, as quoted by Hindustan Times.

As per officials, Nandlal (70), Urmila Yadav (60), and Tara Kori (65) died after developing diarrhoea. An investigation is underway to determine the causes of deaths of Gomti Rawat, Uma Kori, Santosh Bigolia, Manjula, and Seema Prajapat. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief minister Mohan Yadav has announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the families of those who have died.

People in Bhagirathpura began falling ill with vomiting and diarrhoea from December 26. Despite the first death being reported that day, no immediate corrective action was taken. By December 29, the situation worsened, with over 111 residents rushing to hospitals with similar symptoms.

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Following the findings, authorities immediately stopped the Narmada water supply to the area. Drinking water is now being supplied through tankers as a temporary measure. Officials said repair work is underway and health teams remain deployed to monitor the situation. The health department has advised residents to avoid tap water until the system is fully disinfected and restored.