India, Jan. 1 -- Seven people died, and nearly 150 were hospitalised in the past few days after drinking contaminated water in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. The state government has stepped up emergency measures amid criticism over the water contamination and deaths.

One official was reportedly sacked, and two others were suspended in connection with the case.

Officials said that the incident was caused due to a leak in the main water line that was under a toilet.

Seven people have died in Indore since December, due to drinking contaminated water, the mayor of the city, Pushyamitra Bhargava, informed PTI.

Bhargava said that while the health department has reported three deaths due to the outbreak, four more people suffering from the diseas...