Rajouri, Jammu: India officials investigate cause of 'mysterious' deaths

At least 17 people, mostly children, have died unexplained deaths in the same village in Jammu.

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The deaths, including those of 12 children, have occurred in the remote village of Badhal in Jammu's Rajouri district since 7 December.

The victims initially displayed symptoms similar to food poisoning but suddenly lost consciousness, health officials said.

The village has been declared a containment zone, but officials have said that the disease does not appear to be infectious, and there is no fear of an epidemic.

Dr AS Bhatia, the chief of a local hospital, said that the first five patients - including four children - who were admitted had symptoms similar to food poisoning, including vomiting and diarrhoea. Others complained of sore throats and breathing problems.

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