Rajouri, September 14, 2025 – In a remarkable display of dedication amid ongoing flood recovery efforts, a Border Security Force (BSF) Battalion medical team, led by Dr. T. Sai Krishna, has been conducting exhaustive door-to-door health check-ups for flood-affected families in the remote border villages of Rajouri district. Traversing challenging terrains on foot due to damaged infrastructure, the team has provided free medicines, essential healthcare services, and compassionate support, underscoring the BSF’s unwavering commitment to timely relief and humanitarian aid in disaster-stricken areas.The initiative comes in the wake of devastating floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in early September, which submerged several villages along the Achhad Nala and other vulnerable waterways in Rajouri. These floods have left hundreds of families displaced, with limited access to medical facilities amid disrupted roads and communication lines.
Responding swiftly to the crisis, the BSF team from a local battalion launched the outreach program on September 10, targeting hard-to-reach hamlets such as Lower Achhad and adjoining border areas near the Line of Control (LoC).Dr. T. Sai Krishna, the lead medical officer, spearheaded the effort with a squad of five paramedics and support staff. “Our primary goal is to ensure that no flood-affected family is left without care,” Dr. Krishna stated during a brief interaction at a makeshift aid post. “Traveling on foot allows us to reach those who need it most – elderly residents, children, and pregnant women isolated by the floods. We’ve treated over 150 patients in the last four days alone, distributing antibiotics, pain relievers, and nutritional supplements free of cost.
“The door-to-door approach has been particularly vital in these remote areas, where swollen rivers and landslides have rendered vehicular access impossible. Team members, clad in BSF uniforms and carrying medical kits, navigated steep hills and muddy paths to visit over 50 households daily. Common ailments addressed include waterborne infections, respiratory issues from damp conditions, and injuries sustained during evacuations. In one poignant case, the team provided emergency care to a 65-year-old woman suffering from severe dehydration, stabilizing her condition on-site before coordinating her transfer to a district hospital.This effort aligns with the BSF’s broader role in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations across Jammu and Kashmir. As part of the ongoing flood response, BSF units have already rescued over 200 civilians and distributed thousands of kilograms of essentials, including food, water, and blankets.
The medical outreach complements similar camps organised in Jammu district and underscores the force’s dual mandate of border security and community welfare.Local residents expressed profound gratitude for the BSF’s intervention. “The floods took everything – our homes, our crops – and we thought medical help was a distant dream,” shared Fatima Begum, a mother of three from Achhad village. “Dr. Krishna’s team arrived at our doorstep like guardians. Their free medicines and advice have given us hope to rebuild.”Government officials, including Rajouri’s Deputy Commissioner, have lauded the BSF’s proactive stance.
“The collaboration between security forces and civil administration is key to recovery,” the official noted. “BSF’s timely relief and healthcare initiatives are bridging critical gaps in our flood response strategy.”As the waters recede, the BSF medical team plans to extend its operations through the weekend, monitoring post-flood health risks such as vector-borne diseases. This episode exemplifies the BSF’s commitment to timely relief and healthcare, reinforcing its position as a pillar of support for vulnerable border communities facing natural calamities.Keywords: BSF medical team, Rajouri floods, Dr. T. Sai Krishna, door-to-door health check-ups, flood-affected families, free medicines, remote areas, timely relief, healthcare access, humanitarian aid, Jammu and Kashmir disaster response
