Test reports have ruled out viral, bacterial, or microbial infections as the cause of 14 deaths in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Investigations revealed neurotoxins in the samples of the deceased. Further investigation is ongoing, and 3,500 villagers in the affected area have been screened for signs of the mysterious illness.
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