Jammu, Feb. 8 -- Thirty-eight patients, who were admitted to different hospitals after falling ill due to a mysterious illness at Badhaal village in Rajouri district, have been discharged after complete recovery, officials said.

Currently, 363 individuals from 60 families remain quarantined in various facilities across Rajouri, they informed a meeting of health professionals and police personnel chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dullo on Thursday.

The mysterious illness has claimed 17 lives from three families in Badhaal between December 7 and January 19.

Health Secretary Syed Abid Rashid Shah briefed the meeting, stating that every measure has been taken to isolate the affected families and provide them with food and water after testing...