K’taka govt orders Rs 3 lakh exgratia to kin of those who died due to contaminated water

PTI, Oct 5, 2021, 4:23 PM IST

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday announced an exgratia of Rs three lakh to the families of those who died after drinking contaminated water in a village in the newly created Vijayanagara district recently and also ordered an inquiry into the deaths.

At least six people died and over 150 hospitalised after drinking contaminated water in Makarabbi village in Huvina Hadagali Taluk.

“Our government has taken seriously people dying and falling ill after drinking the contaminated water. I have already said that an inquiry led by IAS officer Munish Moudgil will be conducted. He has to submit the report in a week,” Bommai told reporters.

The CM said those responsible for sewage water getting mixed with tap water, be it local officers or engineers, will face action.

Expressing sorrow over the tragedy, the Chief Minister said an exgratia of Rs three lakh will be given to the families of those who died after consuming contaminated water.

On three deaths due to monkey fever in Afzalpur in Kalaburagi, Bommai said he has asked the district health officers to furnish a report, based on which the relief amount will be announced.