JAMMU, Sept. 14 -- Expressing deep concern over the continuous rise in dengue cases in Jammu and Kashmir, senior BJP leader and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan has appealed to the Health Department to take more effective steps to control the infection. According to the latest data, a total of 411 dengue cases have been reported in the Union Territory so far, with 21 new cases recorded in just the past 24 hours. Unfortunately, one person has died due to the disease.
Balbir Ram Rattan stated that both the government and the public need to work together to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue. He emphasized that the Health Department and municipalities should intensify fogging, anti-larvae spraying, and public awareness campaign...