“According to health department data, four people have died due to the diarrhoea outbreak in Bhagirathpura. However, I have received information about 10 deaths due to this outbreak,” Bhargava told PTI. Residents have alleged that the death toll is higher, claiming that 14 people—including a six-month-old baby—have died amid the outbreak. The health department has not yet verified these claims, PTI reported. According to health department data, four people have died due to the diarrhoea outbreak in Bhagirathpura.

Source: Mint January 02, 2026 09:44 UTC