Karnataka: 3 people dead after drink contaminated water, CM announced 5 lakh compensation

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday ordered a probe and announced a compensation of Rs five lakh each to the family of the Three died after drink contaminated water in Raichur district.

According to sources, several people, including children, have been hospitalised in Raichur after consuming contaminated water. “The government has taken seriously three deaths in Raichur, caused due to drinking contaminated water.

I have asked Karnataka Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s Chief Engineer to conduct a thorough inquiry about the reasons. Some are blaming it on the damaged pipeline due to rain…we are getting a technical report,” Basavaraj Bommai said.

He said the Deputy Commissioner of the district has been asked to get samples of all wards in Raichur city tested and get the certification regarding the safety of the drinking water.

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“A police inquiry will also be done by a team headed by DySP (Deputy Superintendent of Police), regarding any lapses on part of the officials, involving technical support and action will be taken against the guilty,” he said.