On Wednesday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said four people died after consuming polluted water. Soon after, Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava stated that seven deaths had occurred. Local residents, however, claimed the toll had reached 13, including a six-month-old child.

Health issues surfaced nearly a week ago when diarrhoea and vomiting cases rose sharply in Bhagirthpura. Officials said an initial investigation showed sewage water mixed with the drinking water supply due to a pipeline leak. This contamination triggered the outbreak.

Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said 1,400 to 1,500 residents fell ill. About 200 patients required hospital admission. Doctors reported that most patients were stable and improving.

Vijayvargiya acknowledged the conflicting death figures. He said officials confirmed four deaths but received information about eight or nine fatalities locally. Authorities will verify all claims. The government will provide financial assistance to families of confirmed victims.

Officials repaired the damaged pipeline and restored water supply on Thursday. Teams collected fresh water samples for laboratory testing. Monitoring continues across the affected locality.

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Health officials said the leakage occurred in a main water supply pipeline located beneath a toilet structure near the police chowki. This allowed sewage to seep directly into the drinking water network. The outbreak has damaged the reputation of Indore, which has held the title of India’s cleanest city for eight consecutive years.

Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Madhav Prasad Hasani confirmed that a medical college’s lab report established the link between the pipeline leak and the spread of illness. While detailed findings were not released, officials admitted the water supply system posed serious risks.

Currently, 201 patients remain hospitalised, including 32 in intensive care units. Authorities have restored clean water supply after inspections and advised residents to boil water as a precaution. The Madhya Pradesh government plans to introduce a statewide Standard Operating Procedure to prevent such incidents in the future.

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