Army’s Chinar Corps Organises Eye, Medical and Dental Camps in Tangdhar

Convener News Desk

Kupwara, March 27: The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army organised a multi-faceted humanitarian outreach programme at the Forward Surgical Centre, 328 Field Hospital, Tangdhar, from March 24 to 27 under “Operation Sadbhavna”.

According to an official statement issued on March 27, the initiative included a dedicated eye camp for cataract surgeries, during which 22 patients from the local population underwent procedures aimed at restoring vision.

Alongside the eye camp, a medical and dental camp was conducted to address broader healthcare requirements of residents in the area. Medical professionals provided consultations, diagnostic evaluations and treatment advice for a range of ailments, with an emphasis on preventive healthcare awareness.

A blood donation camp was also organised as part of the programme, with voluntary participation from Army personnel. The collected blood units were handed over to Sub District Hospital, Kupwara, to support local medical preparedness.

Officials said the initiative was aimed at strengthening community outreach and addressing healthcare needs in the remote border region of Tangdhar.