Mysterious Tragedy in Rajouri: Unraveling the Enigma

A high-level inter-ministerial team investigated the mysterious deaths of 17 people in Badhaal village, Jammu and Kashmir. The central team conducted an in-depth inquiry, collecting samples and sealing affected homes. Initial findings suggest neurotoxins in a water source. Authorities banned large gatherings amid ongoing investigations.

A high-level inter-ministerial team conducted a six-hour investigation in Badhaal village, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, following 17 mysterious deaths, officials revealed on Monday.

The investigation, led by a senior official from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, sought to uncover causes of death in three interconnected families. Amid the probe, a 15-year-old girl was buried, while a subdued wedding took place in the village during the team's visit.

Authorities, suspecting a contaminated water source after finding neurotoxins, sealed a spring and imposed restrictions on large gatherings similar to COVID-19 protocols. The ongoing investigation aims to bring clarity to this tragic and complex situation.