Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Indore Water Tragedy: Death Toll Rises to 28
In Indore, India, many people got very sick from drinking dirty water.
A 75-year-old man named Rajaram Bourasi, who was a leader in his community, died because of this.
His family says he had vomiting and diarrhea, but his medical records show he also had heart problems, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Now, 28 people have died, and 10 more are in the hospital, with two in very bad shape.
The government is trying to help, but the opposition political party is blaming the current government for not taking care of the problem.
The community is very sad and angry about what happened.
75-year-old Congress Ward President Rajaram Bourasi dies due to contaminated water in Indore.
Death toll from water contamination rises to 28, with 10 currently hospitalized.
Bourasi's family reports symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea, while medical records indicate pre-existing heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes.
Two patients in critical condition, one on a ventilator, at the government super-specialty hospital.
Congress party condemns the government's handling of the water contamination crisis.
- Who
- Residents of Bhagirathpura, Indore, including Rajaram Bourasi (75-year-old Congress Ward President and retired teacher)
- What
- Death due to contaminated water, rising death toll, hospitalization of affected individuals
- When
- Incident reported on Friday, death on Sunday
- Where
- Bhagirathpura, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Consumption of allegedly contaminated drinking water
- Location
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Death Toll
- 28
- Current Hospitalized
- 10
- Critical Condition
- 2 (1 female, 1 male)
- Victim's Role
- Congress Ward President, Retired Teacher
- Symptoms
- Vomiting, Diarrhea (claimed by family), Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes (medical records)
- Action Taken
- Hospitalization, Political Condemnation, Public Demonstrations
Sources
Indore water contamination: Survey teams formed, hospitals set up after Mhow residents fall ill
Indore News: Family Place Body On Road To Protest In Bhagirathpura
Indore Water Tragedy: 75-Year-Old Congress Ward President Dies Of Contaminated Water; Death Toll Surges To 28
