Since the outbreak began eight days ago, 272 patients have been hospitalised. So far, 71 have been discharged, while 201 patients remain admitted, including 32 in intensive care units.
Officials said a leak was found in the main drinking water supply pipeline near a police outpost in Bhagirathpura, at a location over which a toilet has been constructed.
Earlier on Wednesday, the MP HC reportedly directed the state government to provide free medical treatment to people affected by vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming contaminated drinking water in I ...
Officials said a preliminary assessment indicated that drainage water entered the drinking water pipeline due to leakage, triggering the outbreak in Bhagirathpura.
