Two patients being treated for Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) in Pune have died, increasing Maharashtra's casualties to 19 since the outbreak was discovered on January 9. The GBS outbreak in India has caused 23 deaths overall, with 211 cases predominantly from Pune and surrounding areas. No new cases have been reported.
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The decomposed bodies of two Kashmiri brothers were found in a river in Kulgam, J&K, after being missing since February 13. Police suspect suicide based on forensic evidence, but locals demand a judicial probe, questioning the low water level. Mukhtar Ahmad Awan, who went missing with the brothers, is still untraceable.
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