A grim health scare unfolds in Indore’s Bhaagirthpura after 54-year-old Ramnaresh Yadav died from complications his family ties to drinking contaminated water. Amid whispers of an epidemic, the community demands answers and action from local authorities.
The ordeal began over two weeks ago with severe stomach upset for Yadav. Dehydration from diarrhea and vomiting spiraled into systemic infection, causing organ swelling and failure. ICU treatment for 15 days couldn’t save him; he breathed his last on Tuesday.
In an emotional interview, daughter Prerna revealed medical insights: liver and kidney damage was extensive, with toxins allegedly coursing through his veins from the tainted supply. As the family’s lone provider for four daughters, his loss reverberates deeply.
Residents report a persistent water contamination saga lasting a month, with illnesses rampant and deaths possibly exceeding the 20 acknowledged by officials in the assembly constituency. Fear grips the area as more fall sick.
No definitive postmortem verdict yet from health officials, but the probe intensifies. This episode exposes systemic lapses in urban water management—overburdened pipes, delayed maintenance, and lax oversight. Swift measures like chlorination drives and pipeline overhauls are crucial to avert a larger disaster.