Test report confirms bacterial contamination in 26 Indore water samples

Indore Water Contamination: With around a dozen people, including an infant, dying due to contaminated water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said that the government is monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps to ensure proper treatment for those affected. Amid the ongoing investigation, the initial probe report has confirmed peresence of sewer bacteria in the contaminated drinking water, which caused vomiting and diarrhoea.

According to a News 18 report, the presence of Vibrio cholerae, Shigella, and E. coli. Bacteria was detected in the contaminated water.

Meanwhile, speaking to reporters on the issue on Friday, Shukla said Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is personally visiting hospitals, meeting patients and their families, and interacting with doctors to review the medical response. He added that senior minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has been actively stationed in Indore for the past three days to oversee relief and administrative measures. "The government will ensure the best possible treatment for all affected people. The reasons behind the water contamination will be thoroughly investigated," the Deputy Chief Minister said.