Indore, Dec. 31 -- The death toll in contaminated water incident in Indore's Bhagirathpura area has risen to seven along with over 116 undergoing treatment at several hospitals in the city so far, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava confirmed on Wednesday.

"The Health Department has officially reported the deaths of three people in the incident. However, according to my information, a total of seven people have died after falling ill from the Bhagirathpura area. The health department will issue its official figures further. 36 people have been discharged from hospitals and a total of over 116 people are reported to be ill so far," Indore Mayor told ANI.

He added that the Indore Municipal Corporation and the Health Department are continuously wor...