Rajouri, Jan 22: Restrictions have been imposed in the Badhal area by the Rajouri administration, designating it as a containment zone and banning public gatherings.
The District Magistrate has instructed officials to oversee and monitor food distribution to families within the containment zones.
A tragic outbreak of a mysterious illness has resulted in 17 fatalities across three families. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been deployed to investigate the incident.
The order states:
- Containment Zone 1: All families experiencing deaths will be categorized under this zone. Their homes will be sealed, and entry will be strictly prohibited without authorization from designated officials.
- Containment Zone 2: Families identified as close contacts of the affected individuals will fall under this category. Members from these households will be relocated to GMC Rajouri for continuous health monitoring.
The order further mandates police personnel to oversee the use of substituted food items under observation. Designated officers must maintain a logbook documenting food distribution and consumption, with entries recorded thrice daily and signed for accountability.
Additionally, Badhal Village has been declared Containment Zone 3, encompassing all households within the village. Staff will be stationed to monitor food intake across the zone.
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