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 After this, as per the orders of the Governor, the Municipal Corporation Commissioner has been replaced by the Chief Secretary.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.

Many people died due to contaminated water in Indore. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has targeted BJP. He alleged on Friday (January 2, 2025) that BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh has become the center of misgovernance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is silent as always on the death of the poor. He claimed that the double engine of BJP is responsible for killing the right to life.

No water, poison distributed in Indore: Rahul Gandhi

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi posted on Twitter and said, ‘There is no water in Indore, poison is distributed and the administration is in Kumbhakarni sleep. There is mourning in every house, the poor are helpless and on top of that, the arrogant statements of BJP leaders, those whose homes have been extinguished, needed solace, but the government served them arrogantly. He questioned that if people repeatedly complained about dirty, smelly water, then why was no hearing held?

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha said, ‘How did sewerage get into drinking water? Why was the supply not stopped in time? When will action be taken against responsible officers and leaders? This is not a simple question, this is a demand for accountability. Clean water is not a favor, it is a right to life and the double engine of BJP, its careless administration and insensitive leadership are completely responsible for killing this right.

There was no water in Indore, poison was distributed and the administration remained in Kumbhakarni sleep.

There is mourning in every house, the poor are helpless – and on top of that the arrogant statements of BJP leaders. Those in whose homes the stoves had gone out needed solace; The government acted arrogantly.

People have repeatedly complained about dirty, smelly water – yet…

—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 2, 2026

MP has become the center of misadministration: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged, ‘Madhya Pradesh has now become the center of misadministration. Somewhere there were deaths due to cough syrup, somewhere there were rats killing children in government hospitals and now there were deaths due to drinking water mixed with sewerage. Whenever the poor die, Modi ji remains silent as always.

Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargava said on Friday that he has received information about the death of 10 people due to an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea caused by drinking contaminated water in Bhagirathpura area of ​​the city. Local citizens have claimed that 14 people, including a six-month-old child, have died due to this outbreak. The Health Department has not confirmed this claim.