Indore News: Angry relatives and family members complained against “greedy” hospital management for demanding Rs. 50,000 despite the promises of free medical treatment by Kailash Vijayvargiya, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs of Madhya Pradesh.
At least 5 died and 1,000 fell ill after the consumption of contaminated water that was supplied through a government pipeline.
Officials commented that many residents of the Bhagirathpura area were admitted to hospitals after complaining of diarrhea and vomiting.
Interestingly, Indore has been awarded as the country’s cleanest city by the Union government for 8 consecutive times.
Truth behind Indore News
Indore Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Madhav Prasad Hassani said as many as 111 patients were presently admitted to many private and government hospitals. Hassani added more than 1,000 individuals have been treated by medical staff for minor symptoms.
According to local media, the area residents have been complaining about “dirty water” supplied from the Narmada River via the Indore Municipal Corporation’s pipeline.
Kailash Vijayvargiya, an MLA from Indore-1 Assembly seat and the Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Housing, had promised free medical treatment to those undergoing medical treatment. However, families and relatives of those in severe conditions have been complaining that hospitals have been asking them to pay big amounts before seeking treatment.
Vijayvargiya had remarked that all private hospitals were asked to provide free treatment and the government would bear the expenses. He also added that more than 70 water samples had been collected.
What Caused The Water Contamination?
IMC Commissioner Dileep Yadav said a leakage was found in the main line. He added it seems that a now discontinued toilet nearby was the culprit.
