Rajouri:
These days there is a fear of a mysterious disease in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir. So far 17 people have died due to this disease. No one knows what this disease is. This simply remains a mystery, due to which people are continuously falling ill. This trend is not showing any signs of stopping. Whether children or adults, everyone is falling prey to it. The situation has worsened to such an extent that there is a need to create a containment zone in Badal village of Rajouri. Now a ban has been imposed on gathering of crowd here. There is an outcry in the village due to the death of 17 people from 3 families in the last 44 days. 5 people are still admitted in the hospital.
What are the symptoms of the mysterious disease?
Patients admitted to the hospital are having high fever. He is having difficulty in breathing and unconsciousness is also seen in him. A person named Mohammad Fazal died of this disease on 7 December. Now the condition of his sister-in-law’s three daughters has also deteriorated. He has been referred to Jammu for treatment. In view of the deteriorating situation in Badal village, quarantine centers have been made, in which more than 60 people have been sent.
(People suffering from mysterious disease in Rajouri, Jammu)
What has happened so far in Badal village of Rajouri?
- 17 deaths due to mysterious disease in Rajouri, Jammu
- 17 people including 13 children died in one and a half month
- Three containment zones made in Badal village
- More than 60 people who came in contact with the sick were kept in nursing homes.
- Entire Badal village quarantined
- People are still falling ill continuously
- 3 children referred to Jammu by Air Force helicopter, one serious
- CM Omar Abdullah visited the village
- ADGP and Divisional Commissioner visited the village to know the situation
Where were the containment zones created?
First containment zone- Covering those houses where deaths have occurred. These houses have been completely sealed and movement has also been banned. People living in these houses will have to take permission from the authorities before going anywhere.
Second containment zone- Those people have been kept, who have come in contact with people affected by the mysterious disease. These people have been kept in the Government Medical College. Doctors are constantly monitoring his health.
Third Containment Zone- All the families of the village have been kept. The medical staff is constantly monitoring their eating and drinking habits. It is the responsibility of this staff to provide them food and water. The police team is also keeping an eye on them.
(Mysterious disease spread in Rajouri)
Know about sick patients
GMC Medical Superintendent Dr. Shamim Ahmed said that since December, 17 people from three families of the village are suffering from a mysterious disease, including six small children. People are continuously falling prey to the disease. Five people were initially admitted to CHC Kandi, from where seriously ill 25-year-old Ajaz Khan was referred to PGI Chandigarh with the help of air ambulance on Wednesday. While his three younger sisters were referred to GMC Rajouri. Then he was airlifted to Jammu by army helicopter. The fifth patient was sent from CHC Kandi to GMC Rajouri.
Omar Abdullah read Fatiha for the dead
Suspicious deaths occurred in Badal village between January 7 and January 19. Till now it has not been known how she lost her life. The administration is completely active. A containment zone has been created in the village. CA Omar Abdullah also visited the village to know the situation. On Tuesday, he met the bereaved families who lost 17 of their members, including 13 children, under mysterious circumstances in the last one and a half month. According to information received from officials, Omar Abdullah also went to the cemetery and read Fatiha for the dead.
(Mysterious disease spread in Rajouri)
What is the reason for 17 deaths in Rajouri?
The surprising thing is that till now it has not been known what is the reason for such a large number of deaths. Because no disease has been revealed in the investigation. A Jammu and Kashmir government spokesperson said tests and samples clearly indicated that the deaths were not caused by any bacterial or viral disease and had no public health implications. Now the question is what is the reason behind the deaths.
The central team is investigating this mysterious disease. GMC Rajouri Chief Shuja Qadri said that the investigation team has collected more than 200 samples of food items and sent them to different places for testing. So that it can be ascertained that there was no poisonous substance in the food items.
