In Rajouri, India, 17 people, mostly children, die from a mysterious illness linked to contaminated water.

In Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, 17 people, mostly children, have died from a mysterious illness over the past 50 days, leading authorities to seal a local water spring after tests showed pesticide and insecticide residues. An inter-ministerial team led by the Union Home Minister and a Special Investigation Team are investigating the cause, which has been linked to neurotoxins but not definitively identified. Security is being provided to prevent villagers from using the contaminated water.

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