Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Badhal village in Rajouri district to address the mysterious deaths of 17 people from three families. Authorities ruled out bacteria or viruses and are investigating other causes. A high-level inter-ministerial team and local investigators are examining the tragedy, with efforts to find the cause and provide relief to the affected.
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