10 patients affected by contaminated water still in ICU:Indore Municipal Corporation issues public announcements urging residents to boil filter water

Fear of contaminated water continues in Bhagirathpura, where 20 people have died so far, and hundreds have been hospitalised. On Thursday, 10 patients remain admitted in the ICU and are undergoing treatment. Municipal corporation vehicles are repeatedly announcing advisories urging residents to filter and boil water before use. Meanwhile, ration supplies have been distributed in the area in view of the deteriorating condition of many residents. Since the issue surfaced on December 29, an atmosphere of fear has gripped Bhagirathpura. Residents are boiling and filtering even the borewell and RO water before use. Drainage line work is currently underway in the area, affecting local businesses. So far, 446 patients have been admitted to hospitals, of whom 50 are still undergoing treatment. Meanwhile, in Sanwer, Congress State President Jitu Patwari has targeted the Indore Collector over his visit to the RSS office. Ration distribution started in morning Malaria department team in field
On Thursday, a Malaria Department team visited Bhagirathpura and inspected the area for prolonged waterlogging and mosquito breeding, but found no such cases. The team advised residents not to store drinking water for long periods, to keep it covered, and to ensure it remains clean. Meanwhile, municipal corporation vehicles are continuously making announcements in the area. Geo-tracking of more than 2250 borewells
On the other hand, a special campaign was launched under the direction of Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal. Under this, geo-tracking and chlorination work of government borewells has been prioritised for completion. Geo-tracking of more than 2250 government borewells has also been completed, which will enable accurate monitoring and management of water sources in the future. During this campaign, more than 50 residual chlorine samples were taken to ensure water quality. Jeetu Patwari lashed out at the Collector
Jeetu Patwari targeted the Indore Collector in Sanwer over his visit to the RSS office. Patwari said, Mr. Collector! I urge you that if you perform your duties by visiting the offices of political parties, then remember that a Congress worker knows how to correct your working style. How can you go to an office as a BJP worker? Patwari further said that if the administration needs to discuss something, they should meet the Chief Secretary, senior officials, or concerned ministers, and not mark their attendance by visiting the office of any political or ideological organisation. Petition to file a case of culpable homicide not amounting to murder against officers Bhagirathpura resident Ramoo Singh has filed a fresh petition seeking registration of an FIR against officials responsible for deaths caused by contaminated water. His lawyer, Dilip Nagar, said the plea states that residents have been consuming contaminated water for the past two years. In 2024, a young woman died after drinking polluted water, following which a note sheet was issued to replace the Narmada pipeline, and tenders were floated. However, the then Municipal Commissioner and current Indore Collector Shivam Verma allegedly suppressed the tender, and his successor Dilip Yadav also failed to clear it. After continued illnesses and deaths, the tender was finally approved on December 30. The petition demands registration of a culpable homicide case against the responsible officers and their removal from posts until the probe is completed, alleging promotions were given despite the deaths. The court has directed the Banganga Police Station in charge to investigate the matter and submit a report by January 24.