A mysterious disease in Badhaal village, Rajouri district of Jammu, has claimed 12 lives, including two children who died recently. Symptoms include fever, sweating, and vomiting. Experts from various institutes are investigating the cause, suspected to be a viral infection. The disease first appeared in December last year, causing multiple fatalities within two families.
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