Sewer Bacteria Suspected in Indore Water Crisis Claiming Lives
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A probe into the deaths of at least nine residents in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has confirmed the presence of bacteria typically found in sewer water in drinking water samples. The investigation found that a sewage pipeline likely leaked into a drinking water line, causing the bacterial infection. At least 150 more residents are being treated in hospitals, and around 2,456 people have reported symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over the deaths, citing a serious violation of human rights. The government has assured measures to prevent such incidents and has launched a probe into lapses in performing duties by officials. The situation escalated after a local resident first complained about an unusual smell in the water on December 25. The incident has sparked controversy, with the state's urban development minister Kailash Vijayvargiya using an objectionable word while interacting with the media. He later expressed regret and handed over compensation cheques to the families of four victims. The health department has confirmed that the water was contaminated due to a leak in the pipeline, and the health department is working to identify the specific bacteria responsible for the outbreak. The situation is being closely monitored, and the government is taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
