https://www.news9live.com/india/16-mysterious-deaths-in-rajouri-sit-steps-in-activists-slam-govts-slow-action-2797655 https://twitter.com/i/status/1879461334775206209 five locals died of an unknown illness.... extensive testing on 3,500 local residents, analysing water and food samples, but found no evidence of a contagious disease... Despite these initial negative findings, subsequent waves of deaths continued in the area. J&K Health Minister Sakinoo Itoo confirmed three distinct instances of deaths, totalling around 15, but emphasised that the absence of recurring infections suggests an alternate cause..extensive microbiological studies ruled out viral, bacterial, or microbial infections in 13 of the 38 affected individuals, pointing towards alternative explanations.... Locals blamed the slow response of teams, saying that the delay in action contributed to the rising death toll. Those affected by the unidentified illness were left without proper treatment in time, leading to unnecessary losses,” said advocate and social activist Shabnam Mir.