Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma to conduct an investigation into cases of death and health issues caused by consumption of contaminated water across the State.
His direction came during the review meeting with the district administration heads on drinking water and implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission here. “Investigate wherever, including Koppal district, deaths and health issues have been reported,” he said. Two persons in Koppal and one person in Raichur died after consuming contaminated water recently.
The Chief Secretary informed him that the inquiry is underway locally, and another team is being sent from Bengaluru to ascertain the reasons. “The guilty will be identified after the investigation and action will be taken,” she added.
