Rajouri: In recent developments concerning the mysterious deaths in Badhal village, Rajouri district, Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma has announced that all patients are set to be discharged today.
Deputy commissioner Rajouri told reporters that despite the discharges, monitoring and surveillance efforts will continue to ensure public safety.
Since December 7, 2024, Badhal village has witnessed 17 fatalities attributed to a mysterious illness. Investigations have indicated that these deaths are not due to any communicable diseases of bacterial or viral origin.
Current findings suggest that toxins might be the cause, though the exact source remains unidentified.
In response to the situation, authorities had previously relocated affected families to isolation facilities as a precautionary measure. The village was also declared a containment zone to prevent further incidents.
DC said that as per guidelines, they have decided to discharge them but they will continue to remain under observation and monitoring.
He said that their foods and other items have been sealed and government is providing them frresh eatables un this regard.
As the patients are discharged, the administration emphasizes that monitoring and surveillance will persist to ensure the continued safety and well-being of the community.—(JKNS)