In the village of Badhal, Jammu and Kashmir, a sudden and unexplained illness has resulted in 17 deaths, predominantly affecting children, leaving the community in shock and fear. The outbreak began on December 7, 2024, during a wedding celebration, leading to severe symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting. Mere days later, numerous families were struck by the illness. Local residents express profound grief as the neighborhood grapples with the losses and fears surrounding food and water safety, which have disrupted daily life and instilled a pervasive sense of insecurity among the 3,000 villagers.
My children had only gone to school... But one of my children passed away at home. The other two were rushed to the hospital, but one died on the way.
I've lived here for more than 50 years but I've never seen anything like this. In the last two months, I have witnessed 17 funerals.
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