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New Delhi: US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J. A member of Burns’ team experienced symptoms of the so-called ‘Havana syndrome’ during the team’s visit to India earlier this month, CNN informed of Monday late.
The mysterious neurological disease, which first struck US diplomats and spies in 2016 and is thought to be caused by microwave attacks, can cause dizziness, headache, hearing and memory loss, among other symptoms.
The incident left the director of the CIA “panic”, sounding “alarm bells” internally in the US government, Citing several unnamed sources, the report said. The affected member of Burns’ team had to seek medical attention.
“The situation in India could have dramatic implications: the CIA director’s schedule is tightly organized and there are deep concerns among US officials about how the perpetrator would have known about the trip and planned such aggression.” will be able to.” CNN informed of.
the new York Times Too informed of That the CIA is currently investigating the incident, with officials struggling to “determine the cause.”
“Theories abound, including whether the injuries are a byproduct of surveillance technology or that they are intentional attempts to cause harm, but all are as yet unproven,” NYT Report added.
Although this is the first case of probable Havana syndrome reported in India, this year is not the first time that US officials have been affected by the syndrome.
CNN was too informed of In August, US Vice President Kamala Harris’ flight to Vietnam was delayed by several hours due to a possible unconfirmed case of Havana syndrome. In July, American diplomats in Vienna, Austria, also informed of According to possible cases of the syndrome the new Yorker.
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What is Havana Syndrome?
Havana syndrome gets its name from the capital of Cuba, where the first case occurred among US diplomats and CIA officials. emerged In December 2016, according to wall street journal.
In September 2017, WSJ had reported: “19 US officials at the US embassy in Havana have been affected by sound harassment attacks, with the union representing diplomats saying symptoms include mild traumatic brain injury, hearing loss and other symptoms. “
According to BBC, Accounts of people affected by the syndrome mention “buzzing”, “grinding metal” and “piercing squeals”, while some experienced long-term symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue.
NS BBC University of Illinois Professor Cited James Lino, who believe the syndrome originated from microwaves, as he experienced hearing similar sounds while conducting his research during the Cold War in the 1970s.
The Cold War has often been a source of speculation regarding Havana syndrome, with the media and officials drawing parallels between new cases previously affecting US officials, and research dating back decades.
NS BBC Also referred to a 1976 US intelligence report, which expressed apprehension over the possible Soviet use of microwaves as potential psychological weapons, but also stated that no evidence of such microwave weapons was found to exist behind the Iron Curtain .
As such, the prevailing theories surrounding the causes of the syndrome remain unfounded.
In the absence of any known reliable medical treatment, Alternative Like meditation, breathing exercises and intensive therapy are commonly considered to treat patients, according to the American medical website MedicineNet.
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