Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir: The Border Security Force (BSF) Rajouri’s Khanetar Battalion organized a medical camp in Khanetar, Poonch, providing much-needed healthcare services to the local population. The initiative aimed to strengthen the bond between the security forces and civilians while addressing essential healthcare needs in remote areas of Jammu and Kashmir.
During the camp, BSF doctors and paramedics conducted free health check-ups and distributed essential medicines to residents. Special focus was laid on women, children, and the elderly, ensuring access to basic medical facilities that are often difficult to avail in hilly regions of Poonch district.
Locals expressed gratitude to the BSF Khanetar Battalion for reaching out with medical assistance, terming it a vital step in improving the health and well-being of the community. The initiative also created awareness on hygiene, preventive healthcare, and nutrition.
Officials stated that such BSF medical camps in Poonch are part of the force’s civic action programs, aimed at fostering goodwill, strengthening trust, and supporting the socio-economic development of border residents in Jammu and Kashmir.
The successful conduct of the camp highlighted the BSF’s dual role in ensuring national security and contributing to the welfare of people living in remote border villages.
