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137 BN Commandant Manoj Kumar told ANI that this camp is dedicated to the life lost in Cloudburst, land erosion and Landslides.

Commandant 137 BN Udhampur said, "As directed by the CRPF Directorate General, a blood camp was organised in which 26 CRPF personnel from our 137th Battalion donated blood on the occasion of Navratri.

"We want to convey the message that last month there was a significant loss of life due to cloudbursts, land erosion, landslides, and shooting stones. Many people who are ill will be able to receive assistance in hospitals," he added.

Earlier, on September 30, the Indian Army's Romeo Force organised an interaction meet with ex-servicemen in Tota Gali, Poonch. The event also featured a medical camp aimed at addressing the health needs of the retired personnel.

Mohd Iqlakh Khan, Retired Honorary Captain and President of the Ex-servicemen league, expressed his happiness with the conduct of the event and the Army's efforts to listen to the grievances of the ex-servicemen.

"Today, we came to Tota Gali to participate in a rally organised by the Indian Army, and it was great that they remembered us. We are very grateful to these people for inviting us... During the visit, they explained some documents and listened to people's problems. Some of them were resolved in a timely manner. They also arranged a medical camp there. Food was also provided..." Khan told ANI.

The ex-serviceman added that all the needs of those present at the event were fulfilled. "I am deeply grateful to all those who took the precious time to invite us and provide us with everything we needed. They organised a medical camp for us and fulfilled all our needs, addressing both minor and major problems. We are deeply grateful for this..." he told ANI.

This interaction comes amid a series of initiatives by the Indian Army to strengthen ties with veterans and showcase its technological advancements.

- ANI