Jammu: In the backdrop of mysterious deaths of 17 members from three families, the administration has declared Badhaal village of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir as “containment zone”.
An order issued by the District Magistrate Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma stated that the district administration in Rajouri has declared the Badhal area as a containment zone and prohibited all gatherings in the region.
“The designated officials will oversee and monitor all meals provided to families within the containment zone,” read an order.
Notably, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is already investigating the incident on the spot.
The order further read that all families where deaths have occurred shall be declared as Containment Zone and the houses of these affected families will be sealed, and entry will be strictly prohibited for all individuals, including family members, unless authorized by designated officials.
“All families identified as close contacts of affected individuals shall be declared as Containment Zone while the individuals from these families must be immediately shifted to GMC Rajouri for continuous health monitoring,” it read, adding that the staff will be deployed to ensure continuous monitoring of food consumption in this zone.
The order strictly prohibits all public and private gatherings within the jurisdiction of these containment zones to prevent further spread of the infection.
“Police personnel will be stationed to monitor the consumption of replaced food items under observation. Designated officers will maintain a logbook recording every instance of food distribution and consumption. Entries in the logbook will be made three times daily and signed by the monitoring officer for accountability,” it read.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah also on Tuesday visited Badhaal village to meet the families of the 17 individuals who tragically lost their lives, impacting three families.
Expressing profound grief, the Chief Minister extended his condolences and assured the bereaved families of full support and assistance by his government.
UNI
