Yadgir: Three people in Thippanatagi village of Surpur taluk are reported to have died in hospital on Monday, after failing to respond to treatment for diarrhea that they had allegedly developed due to consumption of contaminated water.

The deceased, Devikamma Hotti (48), Venkamma (60) and Ramanna Poojari (50), were under treatment for 10 days for diarrhea.

While several people in the village are reported to have recovered from the health problem, 20 others are found to be unwell. The health condition of six people, who are being treated in private and government hospitals, is learned to be critical.

District In-charge Minister Sharanabasappa Darshanapur visited Thippanatagi village to inspect the situation. In addition, Yadgir District Health Officer (DHO) Mahesh Biradar has directed the taluk officers to submit a report related to the incident.

A case has been registered at the Kembhavi Police Station and the officers are investigating the matter.

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Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.

According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.

He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.

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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.

Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.

In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.

Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.