The death toll in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, where a large number of people fell ill over the last few days, allegedly after drinking contaminated water in the Bhagirathpura area of the city, has risen to seven.

Contaminated water in Indore leads to five deaths and over 1,000 illnesses, prompting urgent medical response and investigation.

Contaminated water in Indore leads to five deaths and over 1,000 illnesses, prompting urgent medical response and investigation.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "The Health Department has officially reported the deaths of three people in the incident. However, according to my information, a total of seven people have died after falling ill from the Bhagirathpura area. The health department will issue its official figures further. 36 people have been discharged from hospitals and a total of over 116 people are reported to be ill so far," Indore Mayor told ANI. India News | MP: Death Toll Rises to 7 in Indore's Contaminated Water Incident, 116 Hospitalised.

At least seven people have died and over 100 others hospitalised in Indores Bhagirathpura area after consuming contaminated water, Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav confirmed.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The issue of deaths allegedly caused by consumption of contaminated water in Bhopal and Indore has intensified, with the Congress launching a sharp attack on the state government, accusing it of gross negligence and administrative failure. India News | Congress Slams MP Govt over Three Contaminated Water Deaths in Indore; Seeks ₹1 Cr Compensation for Kin.