According to health department data, a door-to-door survey covering 2,703 households—around 12,000 people—found 1,146 patients showing gastrointestinal symptoms. More than 150 patients are currently admitted to government and private hospitals, with officials stating that at least 30 are in serious condition. The outbreak has been linked to contaminated water supplied to the area.

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Indore on Tuesday and met patients undergoing treatment. Taking cognisance of the situation, he announced an ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh each for the families of the deceased and directed that the state government would bear the full cost of treatment for all affected patients. He also ordered strict action against those found responsible.

Following the CM’s directives, the Indore Municipal Corporation suspended zonal officer Shaligram Sitole and assistant engineer Yogesh Joshi, while PHE sub-engineer Shubham Shrivastava was removed from service. A three-member inquiry committee has been constituted to fix responsibility and examine technical and administrative lapses.

Municipal officials said a leak was detected beneath a public toilet near a police outpost in Bhagirathpura, raising suspicion that sewage water seeped into the drinking water pipeline. Repair work was initiated immediately, and water supply to the locality has been suspended. IMC Commissioner Dileep Kumar Yadav said water would be restored only after flushing, chlorination and laboratory tests confirm safety. “There will be no compromise with public health,” he said.

Health teams have been deployed across 14 lanes of the affected area, carrying out door-to-door screening. ASHA workers are distributing ORS, zinc and chlorine tablets, while public advisories are being issued urging residents to drink only boiled water and seek medical help at the first sign of illness.

The crisis has also triggered political confrontation. Congress leaders, including state PCC chief Jitu Patwari, visited hospitals and alleged gross negligence in water management, demanding criminal action against those responsible. Meanwhile, a remark by senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya during a media interaction drew criticism from opposition parties, who said focus should remain on relief and accountability.

District Collector Shivam Verma said the administration is maintaining round-the-clock monitoring and that clearer conclusions on the cause of contamination and the final death toll will emerge after laboratory reports are received.