Jammu: Investigations into the deaths of 17 people, including 13 children, in the Budhal area of Rajouri district have ruled out illness as the cause of fatalities.
According to a statement by Kashmir Media Service, medical tests have indicated that toxins are responsible for the deaths. The water source supplying the affected population is currently under investigation, with suspicions that it may have been intentionally poisoned.
Local residents have expressed concerns about a nearby Indian army camp, raising the possibility of a connection to the incident. They suggest that the army, possibly influenced by the ruling RSS-BJP establishment, might have contaminated the water supply. The theory speculates that the army aimed to drive out the local population by targeting a water source possibly used by freedom fighters, thereby facilitating military operations in the area.
Further adding to the controversy, authorities are reportedly restricting media access to the area, preventing journalists from meeting the victims’ families and investigating the situation.
The incident has prompted widespread concern among locals, who are demanding a comprehensive and transparent investigation. The Indian Army has previously faced criticism for its actions in the region, adding to the gravity of the current allegations.
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