Bengaluru, July 8 -- Three people died on Monday in Yadgir district's Surapura taluk allegedly after drinking contaminated water, officials said, adding that an investigation has been initiated into the matter.

"Around 20 residents of Tippanatagi village were reported suffering from symptoms of gastroenteritis and admitted to Yadagiri and Surapura government hospital since Friday. Three died on Monday morning. We are waiting for the autopsy report to find the actual cause of death. We have sent health officials to the village to collect water samples. We even opened a temporary clinic in the village to treat people and kept ambulances ready," said Mahesh Biradara, district health officer.

"The deceased, identified as Devikemma Hotti (48...