As flash floods and landslides wreak havoc across Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army’s 26 Rashtriya Rifles has launched a humanitarian initiative in the Bhalesa area of Doda district. A five-day free medical camp under Operation Sadbhavana has already provided treatment and medicines to more than 100 patients
Army personnel of '26 Rashtriya Rifles' organised a mega medical camp under Operation Sadbhavana. Pic/PTI
The situation in Jammu Kashmir has for the past few days been devastating. Flash floods across the state have made the condition a lot more concerning. In a humanitarian gesture following the flash floods and landslides across Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army's 26 Rashtriya Rifles unit organised a five-day free medical camp under Operation Sadbhavana in the Bhalesa area of Doda district, news agency ANI reported.
The medical outreach was launched to assist the flood-affected residents. It has already attended to over 100 patients and also includes doctors and medical staff available on site to provide continuous healthcare services, including free medicines.
While speaking to the media, Dr Salma, Sub-District Hospital, Gandoh, said, "Such camps should be organised more frequently so that the people can benefit. People are receiving free medicines, and doctors and medical teams are available... More than 100 patients have visited till now... People need to help each other."
Meanwhile, the former sarpanch of Dharveri, Mohd Iqbal, also lauded the Army's efforts, stating that the camp had served multiple purposes beyond healthcare.
"This camp is very good. This army camp is not only used for medical purposes but also for rescue work in areas such as broken roads and flood zones... They have provided medicines to almost 100 patients today," the former sarpanch further stated.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir continues to deal with the aftermath of persistent heavy rainfall. Earlier on Wednesday, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said this year's monsoon has caused widespread damage and promised that his government would seek substantial support from the Centre, ANI reported.
Abdullah visited Kalaban village in the Mendhar subdivision, where land sinking has affected multiple families. "This year's rains have caused significant damage in Jammu and Kashmir... We will use whatever financial resources we have to provide relief to the people. We are also in close contact with the central government... We will place our demands before them for a significant package for Jammu and Kashmir,” he stated at Kalaban.
On Monday, nearly 400 residents of the village, located in Poonch district, were shifted to temporary shelters after several homes developed cracks due to land subsidence triggered by days of continuous rainfall.
Authorities, with the support of a local NGO, are providing relief material and essentials to the displaced families. The administration has declared Kalaban unsafe and directed residents to evacuate until further notice.
(With inputs from ANI)
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