India, Jan. 23 -- At least 25 people have fallen ill allegedly after consuming contaminated water in the Mhow area of Madhya Pradesh's Indore district, officials aware of the matter said.

Most of the patients are from the Patti Bazaar and Moti Mahal areas.

Mhow Block Medical Officer Dr Yogesh Singare said that four patients were diagnosed with typhoid, liver infection and jaundice. Others showing mild symptoms are being treated at home.

"Teams are conducting door-to-door surveys and raising awareness among residents about the situation," he added.

Among the patients, health department officials said, are Adarsh (5), Krishu (4) and Yatharth (10), all residents of Moti Mahal, who are admitted to Red Cross Hospital, while Jagdish Chauhan...