Bhagwandas, son of Tukaram Bharne, was initially admitted to a private hospital before being referred to Bombay Hospital, where his condition deteriorated. Rahul Parashar, General Manager of Bombay Hospital, said the patient was brought in after suffering cardiac arrest. “He was revived with CPR and placed on ventilator support. He was also suffering from gangrene and multi-organ failure,” Parashar said.
The rising death count has renewed concerns among residents, many of whom continue to rely on tanker-supplied water amid fears of contamination in the local supply. Authorities confirmed that tanker-based water distribution remains in place across Bhagirathpura as a temporary measure.
Earlier, the death of Kamla Bai (59), wife of labourer Tulsiram, had also drawn attention to gaps in official records. Kamla Bai had been suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea since January 5–6 and was admitted to MY Hospital on January 7, where she died on January 9. Her family alleged that her illness began after consuming contaminated water following the couple’s move to Bhagirathpura around 20 days earlier.
However, hospital authorities said her death was not formally recorded as linked to contaminated water. Dr Ashok Yadav, Superintendent of MY Hospital, stated that Kamla Bai was admitted as a resident of Pancham Ki Fail and had a history of kidney disease for over a year. As the case was not registered as a medico-legal case, no post-mortem examination was conducted.
Meanwhile, pressure on the healthcare system remains high. As of Monday, 13 patients are admitted to intensive care units, with three on ventilator support. ICU admissions have fluctuated in recent days, rising from 10 on January 8 to 13 by January 11. In total, 427 patients have been admitted since the outbreak began; 385 have been discharged, while 42 remain hospitalised.
The Health Department said 50 teams continue to survey affected localities. According to an official bulletin, health workers visited 924 households, distributing ORS and zinc tablets and conducting medical check-ups, particularly for women and children. On Monday, 13 diarrhoea patients reported to local OPDs, with one referred for advanced care.
Municipal Commissioner Kshitij Singhal visited Bhagirathpura on Sunday to review containment measures. He directed officials to intensify chlorination of government borewells, clean drainage and sewerage lines, remove sludge promptly, and make regular public announcements advising residents to boil and filter water before use.
Despite these steps, residents remain anxious, as authorities race to contain the outbreak and prevent further loss of life.
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