M S Nazki
To cope with the health crisis in Badhaal village, which led to 17 deaths in the area, the District Administration Rajouri has introduced an array of preventive measures to prevent the situation from escalating.
The authorities have replaced existing supplies with safe food and water to the households in the affected localities.
Designated officers are tasked with maintaining a log book with three daily entries documenting food distribution and consumption to safeguard public health and contain the spread of the situation.
The area has already been declared as the containment zone with implementation of comprehensive surveillance measures and imposition of Section 163 of the BNSS for immediate compliance.
To contain the situation and prevent further escalation, the area has been divided into 3 containment zones which include the locality of families which suffered deaths.
The affected houses have been sealed and entry is strictly prohibited without permission from the designated officer.
The other two Zones are families identified as having contacts with the affected families.
Further, on the direction of Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma ordered immediate relocation of close contacts and high-risk contacts of affected families from Badhaal Village to Nursing College and Government Medical College (GMC) Rajouri.
The decision forms part of a proactive approach to ensure the safety and well-being of the community amid prevailing concerns.
The Animal and sheep Husbandry Department has been tasked with deploying officials to manage and take care of domestic animals left behind in the village, ensuring their safety and proper upkeep.
The district administration is working round the clock to provide all necessary assistance and appeals to the public to cooperate fully with the containment measures.
