Archive · 10 Jun 2025
E-Coli Confirmed in Rajouri Village Following Outbreak
In Kotli hamlet, Rajouri, villagers fell sick and were hospitalized.
Tests confirmed the presence of E-Coli bacteria in samples from affected individuals, suggesting contaminated water.
Health officials are informing residents about water contamination and how to prevent it.
This follows a previous incident in another village.
Authorities are working to ensure public safety and address the water contamination issue.
Villagers in Kotli hamlet, Rajouri, fell ill.
Samples from sick villagers tested positive for E-Coli.
Rajouri Chief Medical Officer confirmed the E-Coli results.
Health officials are conducting public outreach.
Outreach educates residents on water contamination prevention.
- Who
- Villagers of Kotli hamlet and health officials.
- What
- Villagers are ill with a suspected waterborne illness caused by E-Coli.
- When
- Incident occurred recently; testing occurred on Tuesday, June 10 (per article).
- Where
- Kotli hamlet, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- E-Coli contamination in water supply.
- Location
- Kotli hamlet, Rajouri district, J&K
- Infected
- Villagers
- Confirmed
- E-Coli
- Public Outreach
- Underway to inform and educate residents.
- Action
- Water contamination and ways to prevent it.