Indore Contaminated Water Crisis Deepens: 25th Death, Four Daughters Orphaned
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News18•21-01-2026, 12:57
Indore Contaminated Water Crisis Deepens: 25th Death, Four Daughters Orphaned
- •Hemant Gaikwad (51) from Bhagirathpura, Indore, died due to contaminated water, raising the death toll to 25.
- •Hemant, the sole breadwinner, leaves behind four daughters: Riya (21), Jia (20), Khushboo (16), and Manali (12).
- •He was initially treated at Verma Nursing Home and later referred to Aurobindo Hospital, where he succumbed.
- •Local residents report long-standing complaints about contaminated water in Bhagirathpura, citing administrative negligence.
- •Three new diarrhea cases were reported, with nine patients currently hospitalized and seven in ICU due to the crisis.
Why It Matters: Indore's contaminated water crisis claims 25th life, leaving a family devastated and highlighting administrative inaction.
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