BJP's Dr. Tahir Choudhary alleges cover-up in Rajouri's mysterious deaths case

RAJOURI: Senior BJP leader and party spokesperson Dr. Tahir Choudhary has raised serious concerns over the ongoing probe into the mysterious deaths in Badhaal village of Rajouri, alleging that the matter is being "put under the carpet" as the investigation remains inconclusive.

Dr. Choudhary stated that despite multiple teams of experts from top health institutions and forensic agencies being roped in, authorities have failed to provide a clear answer regarding the cause of the 17 deaths in the village, most of whom were children.

He accused the J&K government led by CM Omar Abdullah lacking transparency and urged to expedite the probe to reveal the truth. "The people of Rajouri deserve to know the truth. The victims' families are still in distress, and the entire village is living in fear. How can such a large-scale tragedy take place, and yet, even after weeks of investigations, there is no conclusive finding?" he questioned.

While reports indicate that toxicological analysis detected neurotoxins in biological specimens, Dr. Choudhary argued that the administration has not been forthcoming about the exact nature of the toxins or how they entered the food chain. He also criticized the authorities for shutting down pesticide shops in the district without a clear explanation.

"The SIT must work with complete transparency, and its findings should be made public at the earliest. Any attempt to suppress facts will only deepen the public's mistrust in the system," he asserted. Dr. Choudhary urged Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to personally intervene and ensure that the investigation is carried out with urgency and fairness. He reiterated BJP’s commitment to standing with the people of Rajouri and demanding justice for the affected families.