India, March 15 -- At least 26 students from a government tribal boys' hostel in Bhosari fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water at the facility. Ten students have been admitted to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)-run New Bhosari Hospital, officials said on Saturday.

According to the officials, the hostel houses around 260 students pursuing different courses. On Thursday, 26 students developed symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and nausea and were rushed to the New Bhosari Hospital.

Hospital authorities said nine students were admitted late on Thursday night, while one more was admitted on Friday morning. In addition, 15 to 16 students were treated at the outpatient department and discharged aft...