Srinagar, Jan. 28 -- An official said that the screening process is underway and so far 27 mostly children have been tested positive for jaundice in the area.

He said that medical teams along with Asha workers have been carrying out door to door awareness campaigns to educate people how to keep themselves safe. "The situation is under control as all the patients are stable and recovering well," he said.

Meanwhile, the local residents alleged that contaminated water is the main reason behind the outbreak with officials stating that water samples have already been taken, and the report is yet to come.

An official of Jal Shakti department said that water is being supplied to them after proper treatment and they are getting the water from ...