14 people died after drinking water contaminated with human waste; lab tests revealed the truth; several patients were admitted to the ICU.

In Bhagirathpura, Indore, the cleanest city in the country, 14 people have died after being supplied with water contaminated with human waste under the guise of Narmada river water supply.

The truth about the water quality came to light on Thursday in the sample test reports conducted at the MGM Medical College and the municipal corporation's lab. The water contained deadly bacteria like E. coli and Shigella, which are directly found in human feces. This horrific negligence was confirmed by Collector Shivam Verma himself. Meanwhile, with another death on Thursday, the death toll has reached 14.

More than 100 people in the neighborhood fell ill due to the contaminated water.

It may be noted that panic erupted last Monday when more than 100 people in the neighborhood fell ill due to the contaminated water. Eight people died on Tuesday. So far, around 2800 patients have been reported. Of these, 201 are undergoing treatment in various hospitals.

32 patients are admitted to the ICU, and their condition is said to be critical. On Thursday, more cases of vomiting and diarrhea were reported in Bhagirathpura. However, most were sent home after primary treatment. Only a few patients had to be admitted.

The minister faced anger while distributing compensation checks.

Cabinet Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya handed over checks of Rs. 2 lakh each as compensation to the families of four deceased on Thursday. During this time, the residents expressed their anger and said that the government was underreporting the actual number of deaths. The minister had to face their anger. Vijayvargiya acknowledged that the actual number might be higher and assured that an investigation into the deaths due to diarrhea would be conducted and compensation would be provided.

NHRC seeks a report from the Chief Secretary within two weeks

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the matter. The commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh and sought a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. The commission stated that, according to reports, people had been continuously complaining about the contaminated water, but the authorities took no action.

Status report to be submitted today

The two public interest litigations filed in this case will be heard in the High Court on Friday. The government is required to submit a status report in these petitions. It has to inform the court about the number of patients found so far in the Bhagirathpura contaminated drinking water incident and the arrangements made for their free treatment.