In a shocking incident from Indore’s Bhaagirthpura area, 54-year-old Ramnaresh Yadav has tragically passed away, with his family pointing fingers at polluted drinking water as the culprit. The case has ignited fears of a broader health crisis in the locality, where residents have been complaining about unclean water for weeks.
Ramnaresh had been battling severe health issues for over two weeks. What started as diarrhea quickly escalated into a full-blown infection that ravaged his body. Admitted to the ICU, he fought for 15 days before succumbing on Tuesday. His daughter Prerna recounted the ordeal, describing how vomiting and persistent loose motions led to dehydration and swelling across his body.
Medical reports indicated severe damage to his liver and kidneys, allegedly from the contaminated water spreading toxins system-wide. The family’s sole breadwinner leaves behind four daughters, some married and others still dependent, plunging them into uncertainty.
Local residents echo similar concerns, claiming the water supply in Bhaagirthpura has been foul for nearly a month. Multiple illnesses and suspected deaths have been linked to it, with officials previously acknowledging around 20 fatalities in the assembly segment tied to water quality issues. The actual toll might be higher, locals insist.
Health authorities are investigating, but no official cause of death has been confirmed yet. This incident underscores the urgent need for clean water infrastructure in densely populated urban pockets, where neglect can turn deadly.