Mystery behind 17 deaths in J&K’s Rajouri will be resolved soon: Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister assures thorough investigation into 17 mysterious deaths in Rajouri village, promising answers soon.

Asserting that a probe is underway to unravel the mystery behind 17 deaths in this village of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday (January 21, 2025) assured people that all questions will be answered soon.

Talking to reporters during his visit to the village to express sympathy with the bereaved families, Mr. Abdullah said building big hospitals everywhere is not possible but inadequacy in the health sector at district levels will be addressed to provide better healthcare facilities to people in remote pockets.

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Seventeen persons, including 13 children, belonging to three related families died under mysterious circumstances here between December 7 and January 19.

“Why this happened? We need an answer to this question. It’s not a disease, so a police investigation is underway. They have formed a special investigation team and will complete their probe.”

“The Centre has also deputed a team which is collecting samples and doing their activities. I want to assure all that the joint efforts of civil administration, police and the government of India will find out the answers to all questions about what had happened,” the Chief Minister said.

He said his government responded immediately on getting information about the tragedy.