Contaminated Water Crisis Deepens in Bhagirathpura: Death Toll Hits 23, Two More Die

• Two more individuals, Kamlabai (59) and Bhagwan Das Sabnani (64), died in Bhagirathpura, Indore, bringing the total death toll from contaminated water to 23.
• Both deceased had been hospitalized for approximately 10 days with symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, and severe weakness.
• The crisis began due to drainage water mixing with the Narmada pipeline, leading to widespread illness in the area.
• The administration has halted water supply, is providing tanker water, and health teams are conducting door-to-door surveys and hospitalizing the sick.
• Despite earlier confirmation of dangerous bacteria in water samples, continuous deaths raise questions about administrative preparedness and monitoring.

Why It Matters: Contaminated water in Bhagirathpura, Indore, has claimed 23 lives, highlighting critical administrative failures.