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Rajouri village declared containment zone after 17 mysterious deaths

Jammu: The remote Badhaal village in the Rajouri district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has been declared a containment zone following the deaths of 17 people under mysterious circumstances over the past 50 days.

According to Kashmir Media Service, despite the passage of nearly two months, health experts and investigative agencies have failed to identify the cause of the deaths, leaving residents in a state of fear and uncertainty. The horrifying trend has amplified demands for immediate intervention to prevent further loss of lives and address the systemic healthcare challenges in the district.

The Rajouri district administration issued an order imposing strict restrictions, including a ban on public and private gatherings, the establishment of containment zones, and enhanced monitoring of food and water supplies for affected families. However, critics have pointed out that the measures appear reactive and delayed, with lives already lost due to the authorities’ lack of proactive response.

Affected individuals have been shifted to Government Medical College, Rajouri, for close observation. “All public and private gatherings are hereby prohibited within the jurisdiction of these containment zones to prevent further spread of the infection,” the order stated.

To enforce the restrictions, additional Indian police and paramilitary forces’ personnel have been deployed in the village, effectively placing it under lockdown. Health staff has also been stationed in the area to monitor the situation, while outside movement remains completely barred.

The dire situation in Badhaal underscores a glaring lack of healthcare infrastructure in the district. Local residents and activists have criticized the Indian authorities for their failure to provide timely medical support and preventive measures, which could have saved lives.

As the situation unfolds, questions about the Indian government’s priorities in IIOJK remain unanswered, with many accusing it of neglecting the basic needs of the population in favor of heavy-handed security measures.

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