The initiative was spearheaded by the Army to mitigate the medical hardships faced by residents of this tough terrain, particularly during the holy month of Ramzan. A dedicated team from the Sub District Hospital Charar-e-Sharief, comprising specialists in General Medicine, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, and Paediatrics, along with paramedical staff from 53 RR, provided on-the-spot diagnosis and free medicines.

 

Addressing the gathering, Colonel Nitin Sharma, Commanding Officer of 53 RR, appreciated the collaborative spirit of the civil administration and the health department for ensuring that expert care reached the underprivileged. "In the coming months, we will facilitate more such medical camps in the upper reaches of Charar-e-Sharief," he assured the locals.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelHe also extended greetings to the community for Ramzan and acknowledged the support of Chief Medical Officer Budgam, Dr. Gulzar, and other health officials.

 

The local population expressed profound gratitude for the Army's efforts. Prominent citizen Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat hailed the initiative, stating, "Organizing this medical camp in such a remote location, especially during Ramzan, is highly commendable. We are deeply grateful to Col Nitin and his team, as well as the CMO Budgam, for bringing specialist doctors to our doorstep."

 

The medical team from the Health Department included Dr. Tariq Aziz, Dr. Shaheen, Dr. Sheikh Sarwar, Dr. Adil, and Dr. Iqbal, supported by Ophthalmic Technician Lateef Ahmad Bhat. The Army's medical team was led by Capt Pankaj along with five Nursing Assistants. Prominent locals, including social activists Mushtaq Ahmad Lone, Mudaser Yatoo, and others, were also present on the occasion.

 

Col Sharma was accompanied by his Second-in-Command, Lt Col Mohsin, and OC Kanidajan Camp, Maj Amay Bhardwaj. (KNS)