Indore Contaminated Water Crisis Deepens: 17th Death, Children at Risk

• Indore's Bhagirathpura reports 17th death from contaminated water; retired policeman Omprakash Sharma (69) succumbed after treatment.
• Children are also severely affected, with approximately 12 currently receiving treatment at Chacha Nehru Hospital.
• A team from AIIMS and the Indian Council of Medical Research visited Chacha Nehru Hospital to investigate the children's symptoms and collect medical reports.
• Families in Bhagirathpura face a severe crisis, exemplified by Amit Mer, whose mother Ramkali died, leading to loss of income as he cannot work.
• Daily wage laborers in the area are suffering a "double blow" from hospital expenses and lost earnings due to illness.

Why It Matters: Indore's contaminated water crisis escalates with 17 deaths, affecting children and devastating daily wage families.