The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in Indore has submitted a report to authorities regarding contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area. The report revealed that people fell ill and died due to consuming contaminated water from a leak in the pipeline. While the exact cause of the deaths is still under investigation, over 8,500 individuals were medically examined, with 338 new patients identified.
Officials disclosed that 272 patients were hospitalized, with 72 discharged by January 1, leaving 201 still under treatment, including 32 in intensive care. Clarity on the report’s findings is anticipated after the state government presents a status report to the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. A recent PIL hearing prompted the state government and the Indore Municipal Corporation to submit a detailed status report by January 2.
Although the state government confirmed seven deaths, reports suggest up to 14 fatalities between December 21, 2025, and January 1, 2026. In response, Madhya Pradesh Urban Affairs and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya distributed Rs 2 lakh ex gratia cheques to the families of the deceased in Bhagirathpura, as announced by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.
