Three persons were found dead in a 'yagya shala' near Bankey Bihari temple here, police said today.

The bodies of three persons identified as Aakash, Kalyan and Manoj, aged between 20-25 were found this morning, they said.

A yagya shala is a place where havans are performed.

"The cause of the death is being ascertained and their bodies have been sent for post mortem," SSP Manjil Saini said.