Jammu, Jan, 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has directed the Health and Police Departments to accelerate investigations into the mysterious deaths in Budhal, Rajouri, where 16 lives have been lost, including another victim recently.
In a high-level meeting, CM Abdullah emphasized the urgency of uncovering the cause behind these unexplained fatalities. Despite extensive testing by leading institutes like ICMR, NIV, NCDC, CSIR, DRDO, and PGIMER Chandigarh, no cause has been identified.
Health teams have surveyed over 3,000 residents, and police investigations are ongoing, focusing on three affected families living within a 1.5 km radius.
CM Abdullah assured full government support, stating, “We are committed to identifying the root cause and ensuring the safety of our people.”
Condolences were extended to the bereaved families, with continued medical support and emergency services active in the area.
