At least 22 residents in Indore’s Mhow area, Madhya Pradesh, fell ill after consuming contaminated drinking water, with nine hospitalized and others receiving home treatment. Authorities expect the number of affected individuals to exceed 25 as new cases emerge from nearby localities. The district administration responded swiftly late Thursday night, with District Collector Shivam Verma visiting hospitals and deploying health teams to manage the situation. Since Friday morning, health officials have been providing medical aid and monitoring the affected neighborhoods closely. On Saturday, the administration launched a survey to identify new cases and assess symptom severity for appropriate care. Earlier this month, a severe outbreak linked to bacterial contamination in drinking water caused multiple illnesses and at least 15 confirmed deaths, with local residents claiming the toll reached around 25. The Madhya Pradesh High Court is overseeing the issue after the government formed a committee to investigate the contamination, assign responsibility, and recommend preventive measures. Petitioners have criticized the committee as ineffective and protective of senior officials. Government tests revealed E. coli bacteria in 51 tube wells in Bhagirathpura, confirming bacterial contamination as the outbreak’s cause. The local administration has compensated families of 21 affected individuals with Rs 2 lakh each.
As per a report in India Today.
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