Water contamination deaths: Indore commissioner shunted out, 2 officials suspended
Indore(PTI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday evening announced that he had ordered the removal of the Indore municipal commissioner following the deaths due to water contamination, and also the suspension of two senior officials.
In a post on X following a review meeting on the issue, CM Yadav said his government will not tolerate any laxity with regard to the tragedy, and strict action was being taken.
He had ordered the "removal" of municipal commissioner Dilip Kumar Yadav, and the suspension of additional municipal commissioner Rohit Sissoniya and in-charge superintendent engineer of Public Health Engineering department Sanjeev Shrivastava, the CM said.
Earlier in the day, the government informed the Madhya Pradesh High Court that the Bhagirathpura health crisis has been categorised as a "public health contingency", and the situation has successfully stabilised following the implementation of emergency measures and continuous monitoring.
According to officials, at least four deaths caused by the contamination have been confirmed.
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US–Iran first round direct talks conclude in Islamabad: Report
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The first round of direct talks between the United States and Iran, held in Islamabad, has concluded, Al Jazeera reported citing sources close to the development.
According to the report, following the discussions, delegations from both sides agreed to exchange written documents, a move aimed at ensuring clarity and consensus on the understandings reached during the meeting.
Both the Iranian and US delegations arrived in Islamabad on Saturday, April 11, amid high security for the peace talks.
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