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Unexplained deaths: Badhaal village declared containment zone

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Div Com, ADGP visit area; review safety measures

STATE TIMES NEWS

RAJOURI: To cope with the health crisis in Badhaal village, which led to 17 deaths in the area, the District Administration Rajouri on Wednesday introduced an array of preventive measures to prevent the situation from escalating.

Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar and ADGP Jammu Anand Jain assessing situation at Badhaal village.

The authorities have replaced existing supplies with safe food and water to the households in the affected localities.
Designated officers are tasked with maintaining a log book with three daily entries documenting food distribution and consumption to safeguard public health and contain the spread of the situation.
The area has already been declared as the containment zone with implementation of comprehensive surveillance measures and imposition of Section 163 of the BNSS for immediate compliance.
To contain the situation and prevent further escalation, the area has been divided into 3 containment zones which include the locality of families which suffered deaths. The affected houses have been sealed and entry is strictly prohibited without permission from the designated officer.
The other two Zones are families identified as having contacts with the affected families.
Further, on the direction of Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma ordered immediate relocation of close contacts and high-risk contacts of affected families from Badhaal Village to Nursing College and Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri.
The decision forms part of a proactive approach to ensure the safety and well-being of the community amid prevailing concerns.
The Animal and sheep Husbandry Department has been tasked with deploying officials to manage and take care of domestic animals left behind in the village, ensuring their safety and proper upkeep.
The district administration is working round the clock to provide all necessary assistance and appeals to the public to cooperate fully with the containment measures.
Meanwhile, Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Ramesh Kumar, and Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu, Anand Jain, visited Badhaal village to assess the situation and review ongoing measures for the safety of the residents.
Deputy Commissioner Rajouri was directed for immediate relocation of close contacts and high-risk contacts of affected families from Badhaal Village to Nursing College and Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri.
Instructions were issued to Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs), Block Development Officers (BDOs), and their subordinate staff to facilitate the seamless movement of the identified individuals to the designated facilities.
Further, the Animal and sheep Husbandry Department has been tasked with deploying officials to manage and care for domestic animals left behind in the village, ensuring their safety and proper upkeep.
Designated officers and their teams will oversee the well-being of the relocated residents upon their arrival in Rajouri, providing essential support and other necessities during their stay.
The Divisional Commissioner directed all concerned officials to work in close coordination to ensure the effective implementation of the measures.

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