Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited Badhaal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district after 17 people died from a mystery illness since December. Eight people died after a memorial ceremony, and nine more died earlier in December. Authorities are investigating the cause, and the CM assured government assistance to the affected families and urged restraint in political interference.
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