Indian Army Heals and Empowers: Free Surgery in Poonch, Photography in Ramban

Patients praised the doctors' conduct and thanked the Indian Army for the initiative. Nasreen Kauser, the mother of a girl who suffered burn injuries after hot oil fell on her head, said she has been availing the services for the past two to three months and highlighted that the doctor is doing good work.

"My daughter suffered from injuries when hot oil fell on her head... I took her to the hospital... she is fine now... it has been 2-3 months... treatment is ongoing... doctor is doing a lot... she has become fine... I thanked the armed forces... we pray for their happiness," Kauser told ANI.

A young local, Uzma Shamir, also praised the doctor for providing her with extensive treatment after her hand was cut by a grass cutter machine. She said that she visits the doctor every 15 days.

"My hand was cut by a grass cutter machine, so my family brought me to the doctor here...treatment was good...the doctor provided me with an extensive treatment. Now we come to the doctor every 15 days, and I can do everything with my hands again," Uzma told ANI.

Earlier, the Indian Army organised a photography cadre at Government Degree College, Banihal, Ramban, to promote creative & technical skills among youth. At the inaugural-cum-induction session at GDC, professional photographers briefed students on camera operations and the scope of photography and videography.

Mohd Rafiq, the photographer, praised the initiative, saying it helps people in learning new skills. Speaking to ANI, he said, "... It is a course for beginners that will be conducted here over 8 days. The Rashtriya Rifles have organised this. It is a good initiative to help people learn new skills and become self-dependent..."

The Army officials also highlighted the prospects of photography as a career and the importance of training youth in this field. They expressed confidence that the valley's youth would become financially independent through this course.

- ANI