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A contaminated water supply in Indore has led to at least eight deaths and the hospitalisation of over 149 people. The Madhya Pradesh government has ordered a probe, suspended officials for negligence, launched mass screenings, and announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for each victim's family.

INDORE: Conflicting claims over the number of deaths caused by consumption of contaminated water in Indore continued on Thursday, with residents claim.

Around eight people have been killed and nearly 150 were hospitalised this week after consuming contaminated water.

Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijayvargiya faces backlash for an objectionable remark on water contamination issues in Indore, later expressing regret.

Seven people reportedly died and scores have been admitted to hospitals in Indore after consuming contaminated water. | India News

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said, "Around 198 people have been hospitalised after consuming contaminated water. No one is in the danger zone. One patient is on ventilator support though out of danger and fine. We are committed to ensuring that lives are saved and proper treatment is provided to people. We are going and meeting affected people. We will also help people who are economically weak. Apart from the government, we will extend support from society."

INDORE: Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya on Wednesday admitted lapses on the part of officials in the contaminated drinking water incident.

The revelation comes as Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav reported seven deaths linked to the outbreak, even as the health department has officially confirmed three fatalities

Indore: 6-month-old dies as water contamination crisis deepens in cleanest city

Officials said a leak in Indore's Bhagirthpura main water pipeline, beneath a toilet, likely contaminated the water and led to multiple deaths.| India News