Three people have died and six others remain hospitalised in Karnataka&rsquo;s Yadgir district after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water in Tippanatagi village, Surapura taluk, officials said on Sunday.
The deceased&mdash;Devikemma Hotti (48), Venkamma (60), and Ramanna Poojary (50)&mdash;had been admitted to hospital ten days ago with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea. They succumbed over the past three days.
At least 20 villagers have reported similar symptoms, with some recovering while six remain in critical condition across various hospitals.
District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Mahesh Biradar has ordered a thorough investigation. While preliminary lab tests have shown no contamination in drinking water, authorities are still awaiting post-mortem reports to confirm the cause of death.
Medical teams have been deployed to the village, and a camp has been set up to treat patients and collect samples for further testing.
The incident echoes past health scares in Karnataka. In October 2024, over 1,000 people in Uppunda, Udupi, fell ill after drinking contaminated water, and five deaths were reported in Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara district due to similar reasons.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
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3 Dead, 6 Critical in Karnataka After Suspected Water Contamination

Deaths in Yadgir's Tippanatagi village raise alarm over possible contaminated water consumption.

3 Dead, 6 Critical in Karnataka After Suspected Water Contamination

Deaths in Yadgir's Tippanatagi village raise alarm over possible contaminated water consumption.

July 8, 2025 | 01:21 IST