Major action has been taken after the death of many people due to drinking contaminated water in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. This case has attracted the attention of people across the country. In such a situation, questions were also being raised on the role of the Municipal Corporation. After this, as per the orders of the Governor, the Municipal Corporation Commissioner has been replaced by the Chief Secretary.

The Chief Secretary has given instructions to make Kshitij Singhal the new Corporation Commissioner. In view of the incident, former Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav was removed. After which this responsibility was now given to Kshitij Singhal.

CM had given orders to remove Dilip Kumar

In the case of deaths of people, State Chief Minister Mohan Yadav had given instructions to remove Dilip Kumar Yadav posted on the post of Municipal Corporation. This was informed by the CM through social media. Let us tell you that the case of death of many people due to drinking contaminated water in Bhagirathpura of Indore has shocked. In view of this, this action was taken by the government.

Local people claimed 15 deaths

Citizens living in Bhagrithupra have claimed that 15 people have died due to contaminated water. However, this claim has not been confirmed by the Health Department. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav also seems to be active regarding this matter. The CM has also held a high-level meeting with the officials. Also, the CM has said that any officer who is negligent will not be forgiven.

Many patients admitted to hospital

According to the situation report, it has been informed that the number of diarrhea patients has started from Monday (29 December). According to PTI, till Friday (January 2), about 294 patients were admitted to the hospital, while 93 people have been discharged.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has held a virtual review meeting with the Mayor, Chairman and Commissioner of 16 municipal corporations regarding this incident that took place in Indore. Besides, other officers have been directed to keep strict vigil.

CM Mohan Yadav has given instructions to remove Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav in the case of death due to contaminated water in Indore. He gave this information in his ex-post. CM said that the state government will not tolerate negligence in the incident due to contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. Strict decisions are being taken in this regard. Additional Commissioner of the Corporation, Rohit Sisonia, Superintending Engineer in-charge of PHE, Sanjeev Srivastava have been suspended.

Local citizens of Indore have claimed the death of 15 people, including a six-month-old baby, due to an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea due to contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura area of ​​the city. However, this claim has not been confirmed by the Health Department. The Chief Minister said that he along with the Chief Secretary and other officials reviewed the action of the state government in the case of contaminated drinking water and gave necessary directions.

The state government will not tolerate negligence in the incident due to contaminated drinking water in Bhagirathpura, Indore. Strict decisions are being taken in this regard. Additional Commissioner of the Corporation, Rohit Sisonia, Superintending Engineer in-charge of PHE, Sanjeev Srivastava have been suspended. Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip…

— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) January 2, 2026

‘Taking corrective steps for other places in MP also’

Earlier in another post, CM Mohan Yadav wrote, “After taking strict action against the responsible officials in connection with the tragic incident of contaminated drinking water supply in Indore, we are taking corrective steps for other places in the state also.” For this, instructions have been given to the concerned officials to make a time bound programme.

CM held a review meeting with officials

The Chief Minister held a virtual meeting with the Mayor, Chairman and Commissioner of all 16 Municipal Corporations and District Collector, Health Department, Urban Development Department, Public Health Engineering Department and other concerned headquarters level officials and after reviewing them, issued necessary instructions.

More than 200 patients are currently admitted in the hospital

The situation report states that cases of diarrhea started appearing in Bhagirathpura area from December 29 and the district administration and health department immediately took cognizance of them. According to PTI report, till Friday (January 02, 2026), a total of 294 patients were admitted to local hospitals, out of which 93 people have been discharged, that is, 201 patients are still admitted, out of which 32 people are in ICU.

Deadly bacteria found in water!

Dangerous bacteria were found in the water being supplied from Narmada line in Bhagirathpura area. Elements have also been found in this water sample which are responsible for diseases like vomiting, diarrhea and cholera. So far 80 samples have been tested, reports of some of which have come.

In Indore, which is said to be the cleanest city not only in Madhya Pradesh but in the entire country, about 9 people have lost their lives due to contaminated water. The death toll of 9 is official, but BJP councilor Kamal Vaghela has claimed the death of 15 people. At the same time, in this serious matter, former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Uma Bharti has raised questions on the Mohan Yadav government.

Taking cognizance of Indore contaminated water issue, Uma Bharti has made a post on social media platform X. He has written, “At the end of the year 2025, the deaths due to drinking dirty water in Indore embarrassed and tarnished our state, our government and our entire system. In the city which received the award of the cleanest city of the state, there was so much ugliness, filth and poison mixed water which has swallowed and is swallowing so many lives, the death toll is increasing.”

1. The deaths due to drinking dirty water in Indore at the end of the year 2025 embarrassed and tarnished our state, our government and our entire system.
2. In the city which received the award of the cleanest city of the state, there was so much ugliness, dirt and poisoned water that it swallowed so many lives and…

— Uma Bharti (@umasribharti) January 2, 2026

‘Government will have to repent deeply’

At the same time, Uma Bharti wrote, “Life is not worth two lakh rupees because their family members remain immersed in sorrow throughout their life. This sin will have to be deeply atonement. The victim will have to be apologized and all the criminals from bottom to top will have to be given maximum punishment. This is the hour of test for Mohan Yadav ji.”

BJP councilor said- had complained many times

Ward-11 BJP councilor Kamal Vaghela, while talking to ABP News, claimed that till now 15 people have lost their lives and the condition of one person is critical. He also claimed that 8 days have passed and the source of the leakage has not been known yet. The system is responsible for this negligence.

Not only this, the councilor also claimed that he has repeatedly given written complaints to the administration regarding this, but till now no action has been taken. He had said that he has also written a letter to CM Mohan Yadav. According to this letter, the file for the new Narmada pipeline was prepared on 12 November 2024. The officers kept the file in abeyance for 7 months. After pressure, the tender was issued on 30 July 2025, but the tender work was not completed within the time limit. Many times residents had complained to the MLA, councilor and mayor.

‘Complaints were made several times on CM helpline also’

Councilor Kamal Vaghela said that complaints were being received on 311, CM helpline for a long time. The Mayor had given instructions not to wait for the funds of Amrit Yojana, but to start the pipeline work immediately, but the officers did not follow the Mayor’s instructions.

The disease spread in the area on 29 December 2025. Ward 11 BJP councilor Kamal Vaghela complained in writing to the Chief Minister. The councilor claims that the negligence of officers has taken the lives of people. Such negligence of officers is a criminal act. Public health has been deliberately endangered. Punitive action should be taken against such officers.

Contaminated water took away the biggest happiness from a family in Marathi Mohalla of Nai Basti area of ​​Indore. Here, an innocent child of only 6 months died due to contaminated drinking water. The child’s mother Sadhna Sahu is in bad condition and crying. She is repeatedly saying that after 10 years of prayers and prayers, she was blessed with a son, but now he has been taken away from her forever.

Sadhna Sahu told that her child suddenly started complaining of vomiting and diarrhea. When his condition worsened, he was taken to the hospital, but the doctors could not save him. The mother says that dirty and smelly water was being supplied in her area for a long time.

Child dies after drinking contaminated water

The child’s mother Sadhna Sahu told that the child was not getting enough milk due to breast feeding. Therefore, she used to mix water in condensed milk brought from outside and feed it to the child. Sadhna alleged that this contaminated water became the reason for the death of her child. He also said that his 10 year old daughter is also complaining of stomach ache, due to which the family is even more scared.

Crying, Sadhna Sahu said that her child is gone, but she fears that if the situation does not improve then who knows how many more innocent children will go away like this. Hearing his pain, the people around him also became emotional.

149 patients undergoing treatment in 27 hospitals

According to the information, the situation in Indore remains serious due to contaminated water. At present 149 patients are undergoing treatment in 27 hospitals. Local people are demanding immediate provision of clean water from the administration and action against those responsible.

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Madhya Pradesh’s Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has once again come into controversy regarding the issue of contaminated drinking water. When the media asked questions on the outbreak of diarrhea due to contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area of ​​Indore. The minister lost his temper and used objectionable words in front of the camera. Later, when the controversy escalated, he also expressed regret for his statement.

Bhagirathpura area comes in Indore-1 assembly constituency of Vijayvargiya. According to the Health Department, so far four people have died due to drinking contaminated water, while 212 people have fallen ill. Of these, 50 patients have been discharged from the hospital after treatment. The media had asked questions to the minister regarding this serious situation.

Video of Vijayvargiya’s objectionable words goes viral

According to the information, Vijayvargiya was initially answering the questions calmly, but when he was asked why the bills of the patients undergoing treatment in private hospitals were not paid and why arrangements for clean drinking water could not be made till now, he became angry. During this time, while arguing with a journalist, he said objectionable words. Its video quickly went viral on social media.

I and my team have been continuously working to improve the situation in the affected area without sleeping for the last two days. My people are suffering from contaminated water and some have left us, in this state of deep sorrow my words came out wrong on a question from the media. For this I express my regret.

but when…

— Kailash Vijayvargiya (@KailashOnline) December 31, 2025

Vijayvargiya expressed regret about wrong words

After the controversy, Vijayvargiya issued a statement on social media saying that he and his team have been working without sleep for the last two days to improve the situation. He said that people of his area are suffering due to contaminated water and some people have even died. In this grief and stress, wrong words came out of him, for which he expresses regret.

Jitu Patwari demands resignation of Vijayvargiya

State Congress President Jitu Patwari targeted the minister by sharing this video. He said that deaths due to poisonous water are increasing, but instead of taking responsibility, the government is misbehaving with those asking questions. Patwari has demanded Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to take the resignation of Vijayvargiya.

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In Indore, which is counted among the cleanest cities of Madhya Pradesh, 116 people have fallen ill due to contaminated water. 7 people died in this, while 36 people were discharged from the hospital. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya and Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava have reached Bhagirathpura on this incident.

Now the reaction of BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya has come to light on this incident. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said that the incident is very sad, it is more important to help those who are suffering than to talk about whose responsibility it is.

What did Kailash Vijayvargiya say on the incident?

Kailash Vijayvargiya said that I and the mayor are present in the area. Here we are seeing that the number of patients is increasing. He said that all the patients coming are being treated at Primary Sanjeevani Hospital. He told that additional doctors and paramedical staff have been deployed here.

Kailash Vijayvargiya said that 5 ambulances have been installed here, through which patients are being taken to the hospital. The minister said that all the patients who are undergoing treatment in private hospitals have been asked not to pay money. Those who have deposited the bills, they are being given money from us.

Strict action will be taken against the culprits- Kailash Vijayvargiya

Kailash Vijayvargiya further said that strict action will be taken against the culprits. No one will be spared, because this is an unforgivable crime. He said that an inquiry committee has been formed for this. No officer will be forgiven. He said that this incident has broken us to the core. Whoever is negligent in this will be punished.

Regarding the deaths of patients, he said that it will be officially confirmed by the administration. Those who died will be given a compensation of Rs 2 lakh as per the announcement by the Chief Minister. He told that the local people of Congress are working with us to help the people. People coming from outside are creating ruckus and politics here, this is not the time for this. The opposition is just doing politics. What is needed now is to help people together.

What did the Municipal Corporation Commissioner say?

Indore Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav expressed grief over the incident and said that the Municipal Corporation is working on every front since morning regarding this incident. After the dirty water crisis in Bhagirathpura, the Municipal Corporation is working with full caution. Investigation has revealed leakage in the main line below the toilet adjacent to the post.

Due to this leakage, there was a danger of contaminated water getting into the pipeline. On the instructions of Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav, repair work was started immediately. After the improvement work, flushing, chlorination and sample testing will be done first. Water supply will be restored in the area only when the water lab report is completely satisfactory. The Commissioner has said that no compromise will be made with public health.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has taken a strong stand on the incident of citizens getting infected by contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area of ​​Indore. In this case, the zonal officer of zone number 4, the assistant engineer of PHE and the assistant engineer in charge have been suspended with immediate effect. The Deputy Engineer in Charge PHE has been separated from service.

Chief Minister gave this message

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said in clear words that the incident of citizens getting infected due to contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area has been taken extremely seriously. He said that any kind of carelessness with people’s health will not be tolerated. Along with this, an investigation committee of senior officials has been formed to investigate the matter.

Taking very seriously the incident of citizens getting infected due to contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area of ​​Indore, the concerned zonal officer zone number 4, assistant engineer and assistant engineer in-charge PHE have been suspended with immediate effect and the sub-engineer in-charge PHE has been separated from service with immediate effect.

— Dr Mohan Yadav (@DrMohanYadav51) December 30, 2025

What is the whole matter?

Investigation has revealed that leakage was found in the main water supply line of Bhagirathpura area. This leakage was in the main line located below a toilet adjacent to the post. Due to this leakage, there was a danger of contaminated water getting into the pipeline and the problem of dirty water arose in the area.

Municipal Corporation’s action and further process

Expressing grief over the incident, Indore Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav said that the Municipal Corporation is working actively on every front since morning. On his instructions, repair work was started immediately at the leakage site. After completion of the improvement work, first of all flushing, chlorination and testing of water samples will be done. Water supply in the area will be restored only after the lab report is completely satisfactory. The Commissioner bluntly said that no compromise will be made with public health and such negligence will not be allowed to be repeated in future.

Congress Rajya Sabha member Digvijay Singh on Wednesday (26 November) attacked the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. He alleged that a devious attempt was being made to convert democracy into an ‘autocracy’ through the ‘completely flawed process’ of SIR.

He said this while addressing Congress workers in Indore on Constitution Day. Digvijay Singh said in a meeting organized near the statue of Constitution maker Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar at Geeta Bhawan intersection of the city that the process of SIR is ‘completely flawed’.

Digvijay Singh targeted regarding SIR

Taking aim at SIR, Digvijay Singh said, “A devious attempt is being made to change the Constitution of India from democracy to autocracy.” Our voter list is being tampered with. This tampering is not limited to the voter list only. Your citizenship is also being questioned.

Singh further said, “Democracy is in danger in the country today. We have to decide whether there should be dictatorship or democracy in the country?” Giving examples of dictators like Hitler and Mussolini, he said that in ‘autocracy’ only one person rules and the common people are not heard anywhere.

Earlier this responsibility was of the government and the commission – Digvijay Singh

The Rajya Sabha member said that in the SIR that was conducted in the country till 2003, it was the responsibility of the government and the Election Commission to add the name of every eligible citizen to the voter list, but under the current process of SIR, proof of their being voters is being sought from the citizens themselves.

The senior Congress leader raised questions on the Election Commission removing the names of about 65 lakh people from the draft voter list under SIR in Bihar and said, ‘Were these people not citizens of this country?

He further said that there is often talk of infiltrators, but did they (Election Commission) find even a single infiltrator in Bihar? Singh administered oath to Congress workers in the meeting to save the Constitution. On this occasion, another Rajya Sabha member of the party, Vivek Tankha was also present.

A big accident occurred in Indore on Monday (September 22) after a five -storey house collapsed. Many people are feared buried under the wreck of the building. The accident took place near Jawahar Marg Parking in Koshti locality present in ward number 60 of the city.

Many people are reported to be buried in this house, which is under Central Kotwali police station area. According to the information, two people injured in the accident have been sent to the hospital. Officials said that police and administration personnel reached the spot and started relief and rescue operations.

Madhya Pradesh: a five-story building collapsed in Koshti Mohalla, Located in the Central Kotwali Police Station Area of ​​Indore. Upon receiving the information, teams from the indore Municipal Corporation and the Rescue Department Rushed to the Site and Are Conducting Ongoing… pic.twitter.com/pwultzkpvp

– IANS (@ians_india) September 22, 2025

Building was in shabby condition- police

On the other hand, police station in -charge Sanju Kamble said, “A five -storey building, which was in a dilapidated condition, has collapsed. Search and rescue work is still going on.”

A gas leak in an oil company on Sunday (September 7) in Pithampur near Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Three employees died in the accident. The incident took place between 6 to 6.30 pm in Sagar Oil Company located in Baghdun police station area.

According to the company’s manager Lokesh Gupta, the gas suddenly leaked during work in the plant. During this time a laborer fainted. Two other companions who came to save him were also hit by gas. The deceased have been identified as Sunil (35), Deepak (30) and Jagdish resident Indorama Pithampur.

Three laborers died

All three were immediately rushed to the hospital. The first nearby hospital and then MY Hospital Indore were referred, where doctors declared him dead. Baghdun TI Rajendra Soni said that the police reached the spot as soon as the accident was received and the workers were sent to the hospital. The family is also present in the factory.

Accident occurred during tank cleaning

Officials said that the incident took place in Shri Sagar Lubricant Oil located in Baghdun police station area of ​​Pithampur area, 45 km from the district headquarters. At the same time, Additional Superintendent of Police of Dhar Vijay Davar said that the three laborers were cleaning the chemical tank in the factory on Sunday night, when they were hit by poisonous gas.

When the company’s manager Lokesh Gupta was talked about in connection with this incident, he said that there was a sudden gas leakage while working in the plant, in which a laborer fainted. After this, two of his companions came to pick him up, due to which they also got hit by it. The matter is being investigated and necessary action will be taken after its report.

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