Indore Water Crisis: Death Toll Disputed Amidst 1400 Illnesses; Minister Denies 13 Deaths

• Contaminated water in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has led to a serious health crisis.
• Urban Administration Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stated 1400 people are ill, with 200 hospitalized.
• Official death toll is 4, but Minister has information on 9 deaths and explicitly denied 13 deaths.
• One patient is on a ventilator, but their condition is not critical and is being continuously monitored.
• Treatment expenses for patients admitted to private hospitals will be reimbursed by the government.

Why It Matters: Indore faces a severe water crisis with disputed death tolls and widespread illness, prompting government action.