3 dead, over 100 hospitalised due to contaminated water in Indore
Indore, Dec. 31 -- Three people have died and more than 100 have been hospitalised in the past few days after falling ill allegedly due to drinking contaminated water in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, the mayor of the city confirmed on Tuesday.
Local resident, however claimed the toll to be higher with five deaths, including four women.
Indore mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said he received information about the deaths of three people due to diarrhoea in Bhagirathpura area, but did not disclose their identity.
"We have urged chief minister Mohan Yadav to provide appropriate financial assistance to the bereaved families. All patients are being treated at the government's expense," the mayor said.
Chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Madhav Prasad H...
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