Indian Army's Romeo Force Brings Free Medical Camp to Remote Poonch Village

The Indian Army's Romeo Force established a free medical camp in the remote Salani village of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. Residents expressed gratitude for the essential healthcare services provided at their doorstep, highlighting the challenges of accessing medical facilities in the hilly terrain. This initiative is part of the Army's civic outreach programme, Operation Sadbhavna, which also included a veterinary camp to support livestock health. Similar camps have been conducted in other border areas like Rajouri to bridge the healthcare gap for remote communities.

Key Points: Army's Free Medical Camp in Remote J&K Village Under Op Sadbhavna

  • Free medical camp in remote Salani village
  • Part of Operation Sadbhavna civic outreach
  • Healthcare for remote border communities
  • Includes veterinary services for livestock
  • Bridges healthcare gap in rugged areas
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J-K: Indian Army's Romeo Force sets up free medical camp in remote Poonch village

Indian Army's Romeo Force sets up free medical & veterinary camp in remote Poonch, providing essential healthcare to border village residents.

"We are grateful to the Indian Army... the army always stands by the poor people. - Imtiyaz Ahmad"

Poonch, January 8

The Indian Army's Romeo Force set up a free medical camp in the remote Salani village of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday.

Many residents expressed gratitude to the Army personnel for providing free treatment and medicines.

Speaking to ANI, a resident, Imtiyaz Ahmad, said, "We are grateful to the Indian Army. The Indian Army has set up a free medical camp here, and the army always stands by the poor people."

Another resident, Abdul Rashid, said he was thankful to the army personnel.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "We thank the army personnel. Even though it was a hilly area, they still came among us and provided free medicine to the people. People here face significant challenges when going outside, and many are very poor. Thus, we thank the Indian Army, who came here and set up the camp here."

Earlier on Sunday, the Army organised a free medical camp and a veterinary camp in the border villages of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, under Operation Sadbhavna.

As part of its civic outreach programme under Operation Sadbhavana, the Army organised a free Medical-cum-Veterinary Camp in the Keri Sector of Doongi Block in Rajouri district, near the Line of Control (LoC), to provide essential healthcare services to residents of remote border villages.

The camp aimed to bridge the healthcare gap in remote, rugged border areas where access to medical facilities remains limited. Doctors from the Indian Army, along with specialists from the Government Medical College (GMC), provided free health check-ups and distributed essential medicines to villagers at their doorstep.

The initiative served men, women, children, and elderly residents, ensuring inclusive healthcare support. In addition to human healthcare services, veterinary experts examined livestock and provided free medicines, recognising the crucial role animals play in sustaining the livelihoods of border communities.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Heartwarming to see. Operation Sadbhavna is such a crucial initiative. The inclusion of veterinary care shows they understand the complete needs of the community. Well done!
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Vikram M
While this is commendable, it also highlights a failure of the local administration. Why do our citizens in border villages have to rely on the Army for basic healthcare? The state government needs to step up its game.
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Priya S
Salute to the Romeo Force! Trekking to hilly, remote areas is not easy. The gratitude from Imtiyaz Ahmad and Abdul Rashid says it all. This is nation-building at the grassroots.
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Rohit P
Our soldiers are truly all-rounders. From fighting at the LoC to providing medicine in Poonch. We can never thank them enough. 🙏
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Kavya N
This is the kind of positive news we need from J&K. It builds trust and shows the human side of the forces. More such camps in other remote districts please!

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