Expert Team Arrives in Jammu to Investigate Mysterious Deaths in Rajouri
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Synopsis
On January 19, an inter-ministerial team led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Jammu to investigate unexplained deaths in Budhal village, Rajouri district. Sixteen individuals from three families have succumbed to a mysterious disease. Local authorities and health experts are working to uncover the cause.
Key Takeaways
- Inter-ministerial team led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
- Investigation into mysterious deaths in Budhal village, Rajouri.
- Sixteen fatalities reported since December 8.
- Laboratory tests show no viral or bacterial causes.
- Local health officials are addressing community concerns.
Jammu, Jan 19 (NationPress) An inter-ministerial team of specialists, formed at the direction of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is set to arrive in Jammu on Sunday to investigate the 'mysterious deaths' occurring in Budhal village, located in the Rajouri district.
The formation of this team includes experts from various ministries, such as the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Agriculture Ministry, Chemicals and Fertilisers Ministry, and the Ministry of Water Resources.
According to officials, this dedicated team will visit Budhal village, noted for its esteemed professionals in their respective fields. They will receive support from the forensic sciences, animal husbandry, and food safety departments of Jammu and Kashmir.
Since December 8, a total of sixteen individuals, including children from three families in Budhal village of the Kotranka sub-division, have succumbed to a disease presenting symptoms like high fever, intense sweating, loss of consciousness, and ultimately death.
Laboratory analyses conducted at the country’s leading facilities revealed that neither viruses nor bacteria are responsible for these fatalities; however, toxins have been detected in the samples examined.
A local medical team, led by Dr. A.S. Bhatia, principal of the government medical college in Rajouri, held a press conference on Saturday in Budhal village to alleviate the concerns of the local populace.
Dr. Bhatia indicated that these toxins might lead to brain damage, which can become irreversible if not addressed promptly.
He noted that patients typically arrived at medical facilities only after the toxins had inflicted irreversible brain damage, leaving attending physicians with limited options.
The Union Territory government has directed the police in Rajouri district to explore the possibility of a criminal cause behind these deaths, particularly as only three families in the village have been impacted by this tragic situation. One family lost five of its seven members to this enigmatic illness. The affected families have been quarantined following a health department assessment of 3,500 residents in Budhal and surrounding areas.
In response, Rajouri police have established a special investigation team (SIT) to delve into these occurrences.
