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High level team arrives in Badhal to investigate 17 mysterious deaths
Examines neurotoxins, takes samples, interacts with locals
1/20/2025 10:27:24 PM

Early Times Report

Jammu, Jan 20: A high-level inter-ministerial team formed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has arrived in Badhal village, Rajouri, to investigate the mysterious deaths that have claimed 17 lives over the past 50 days.
An official said that the team was accompanied by experts from some of the most reputed institutions in the country. The team interacted with locals and officials and collected various samples for comprehensive analysis.
The investigation team included experts from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and the Ministry of Water Resources. Specialists from animal husbandry, food safety, and forensic science laboratories were also present. The team was supported by Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, SSP Rajouri, and other senior officials. The experts’ primary objective is to understand the causative factor
The team was accompanied by experts from some of the most reputed institutions in the country.
It interacted with locals and officials and collected various samples for comprehensive analysis.
Samples analysed at premier laboratories revealed the presence of neurotoxins, which have caused brain damage.
A local water spring, used by around 15 families—including three directly affected families—was sealed after traces of pesticides and insecticides were found in the water.
behind the deaths and manage the situation effectively.
J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo said no virus or infection has been identified as the cause of the deaths.
She said samples analysed at premier laboratories revealed the presence of neurotoxins, which have caused brain damage. The government has sent these samples for broader investigations to determine the specific toxin responsible, as there are over 800 potential poisons under consideration.
A local water spring, used by around 15 families—including three directly affected families—was sealed after traces of pesticides and insecticides were found in the water.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday directed the formation of the inter-ministerial team after three incidents of unexplained deaths were reported in the village.
Meanwhile, the Jammu & Kashmir Police have established an 11-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the matter.
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