Rajouri, Jan. 22 -- Restrictions have been imposed in the Badhal area by the Rajouri administration, designating it as a containment zone and banning public gatherings.

The District Magistrate has instructed officials to oversee and monitor food distribution to families within the containment zones.

A tragic outbreak of a mysterious illness has resulted in 17 fatalities across three families. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been deployed to investigate the incident.

The order states:

The order further mandates police personnel to oversee the use of substituted food items under observation. Designated officers must maintain a logbook documenting food distribution and consumption, with entries recorded thrice daily and signed for...