Bandipora March 24: Indian Army stationed in Kanzalwan village near Line of Control in snowbound Gurez Valley on Tuesday conducted medical checkup of the people at their doorstep in Nayal Village.
An official said in continuation of the initiative started in December last year a "Medic on Foot" drive was carried out in Nayal village on Tuesday to conduct a medical checkup of elderly persons during the routine area domination patrols.
During this the BFNA monitored the blood pressure and SPO² of village elders. Medicines for common illness, multivitamins and specific drugs for elderlies and Bakerwals were distributed and safety measures from the new variant of Covid 19 were emphasised upon during the interaction.
Elders blessed the Army team for this noble gesture. These endeavors in such periods of extreme cold and winter cut off period in this valley ensures that the bond between Awam and Army will remains ever strong.
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