Mahottari - Three children have died from an unidentified disease while dozens of others have fallen ill at Khuttapiparadi-8 in Mahottari district.

The deceased are Rahamad Nadaf, 5, Kamaru Nadaf, 5, and Jamila, 6.

Rahamad perished at his home and other two died while undergoing treatment at the Janakpur Zonal Hospital Sunday night.

Among the ill, eight have been hospitalised. Symptoms of the mysterious disease include abrupt cessation of speech and stretching of the body.

A team of officials including medical doctors from the Public Health Office at the district headquarters has reached the site for further investigation.