Jammu & Kashmir

Probe rules out virus or bacteria in Rajouri deaths, says CM Omar

Local residents lay victims of mystery illness to rest as unknown illness claims lives of 17 in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. [FPK Photo/ Qayoom Khan]

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the investigation into mysterious deaths in the Badhaal village of Rajouri are going on and the government will get answers soon.

Speaking to reporters, Omar Abdullah said that as of now they have found that this is not any virus or bacteria.

He said that medical team, SIT and MHA led inter-ministerial teams are ascertaining the reasons behind the deaths and they will get the answers soon.

17 persons have died due to ‘mysterious illness’ in the Badhaal village, while four including three siblings are undergoing treatment.

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