J-K: Army organises blood donation camp on New Year's eve in Doda
Doda, January 2
Indian Army jawans donated blood on New Year's Eve at a camp organised by the RR10 Regiment in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The initiative aimed to support patients in need of blood and reinforce the Army's commitment to public welfare. A large number of Army personnel volunteered at the camp, marking the beginning of the New Year with a humanitarian gesture.
Speaking to ANI on Friday on the occasion, Lt Col Spray Chinakhan said the camp was organised to help people and serve society.
"With the help of this blood donation camp, we wanted to help people. As we always believe in putting the nation first, we began the New Year by organising this blood donation camp here," he said.
Block Medical Officer, Dr Abdul Gafoor, said, "The Indian Army remains at the forefront, whether on the border, in blood donation camps, or in other services. We also expect civil society to come forward and donate blood to help save more lives."
The blood donation drive was appreciated by local authorities and residents, who praised the Indian Army's continued community service alongside its operational responsibilities.
Meanwhile, to ensure a peaceful start to 2026, troops are navigating frozen forests and hidden mountain caves in Doda to root out potential threats.
In the dense forests, natural caves, and rugged mountainous terrain of the Doda Bhalesa belt, which borders Himachal Pradesh, security forces are conducting continuous search operations amid sub-zero temperatures and severe weather conditions.
Despite extreme hardship, heavy snowfall, and rugged terrain, the forces remain fully committed to confronting every terrorist threat and restoring lasting peace in the region. Their resolve to neutralise all dangers stands as a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
Undeterred by freezing temperatures, treacherous terrain, and heavy snowfall, Army units have expanded their operational reach into higher and snowbound areas to pursue and neutralise Pakistani terrorists attempting to exploit the harsh season for concealment.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Heartwarming to see such initiatives in J&K. While we celebrate in our homes, these bravehearts are donating blood in freezing temperatures and also conducting dangerous ops. We can never thank them enough. 🙏
As someone from outside India, I'm always impressed by the multifaceted role of the Indian Army. Counter-terrorism and community service simultaneously – a model for other nations. The conditions in Doda sound incredibly harsh.
Dr. Gafoor's point is crucial. The Army leads by example, but civil society must also step up. We should have more such camps in every city. How many of us have ever donated blood? Time for some self-reflection.
The contrast in the article is striking – a blood donation camp for saving lives, and then the immediate shift to life-threatening operations in frozen caves. It really shows their 24/7 dedication. Hats off.
While I appreciate the noble gesture, I wish such positive stories from J&K got as much media coverage as the negative ones. This builds bridges and shows the human side of our security forces. More of this, please.
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