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"...to ascertain the causes of deaths...", Amit Shah forms Inter-Ministerial Team

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the constitution of an Inter-Ministerial Team led by the Ministry of Home Affairs to visit the affected village to ascertain the causes of deaths in 3 incidents in the past six weeks in Jammu’s Rajouri district.

"The team will consist of experts from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Ministry of Water Resources. It will also be assisted by experts from animal husbandry, food safety and forensic science labs", as per Ministry of Home Affairs. 

Since December 2024, at least 16 people have died under mysterious circumstances in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, with three deaths reported in the past four days alone.

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened a high-level meeting on Friday to address the issue. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced the deployment of a multidisciplinary expert team to Rajouri. This team will comprise specialists from the Ministries of Health and Family Welfare, Agriculture, Chemicals and Fertilizers, and Water Resources.

Additional experts in animal husbandry, food safety, and forensic science will also assist in the investigation. The team is scheduled to visit the affected area on January 19. Their objective will be to collaborate with local authorities to provide immediate relief, investigate the causes of these deaths, and implement precautionary measures to prevent further incidents.

The MHA emphasized that experts from some of the nation’s most reputed institutions have been arranged to analyze the situation and identify the factors contributing to these unexplained deaths. Their findings are expected to shape strategies for addressing the crisis and ensuring the safety of residents.

This swift and coordinated response underscores the gravity of the situation and the government’s commitment to protecting public health and safety in the region.

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