CRPF 72nd Battalion  Organises Free Medical Camp in Rajouri 

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LIAQAT ALI KHATANA

RAJOURI DEC 15:-In a bid to strengthen ties between the administration, the public, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the 72nd Battalion CRPF organized a free medical camp at High School Sagote in Rajouri district. This initiative aimed at delivering essential healthcare to residents of remote areas received a highly positive response from the local community.

The camp was inaugurated by  Vineet Kumar, Second-in-Command of the 72nd Battalion, under the leadership of Commandant Jitendra Singh Yadav. Among the prominent attendees were Dr. Rajan Chhetri of 72nd Bn CRPF, Inspectors Jai Singh Gurjar and Gurbachan Singh, along with local dignitaries such as Sanjeev Kumar (Sarpanch), Jagdish Raj (Chowkidar), Raj Kumar (Namberdar), and Naib Sarpanch Naseer Hussain.

A team of medical professionals, including Dr. Benish Jaral, Dr. Saurabh Raina, and Dr. Rajan Chhetri of the 72nd Battalion, conducted free health checkups and distributed medicines to approximately 450 people. The beneficiaries, comprising women, children, elderly, and youth from Sagote and nearby villages, welcomed the initiative with gratitude.

Speaking to the media, Vineet Kumar underscored the CRPF’s commitment to serving the community beyond its security mandate. “The CRPF remains dedicated not only to ensuring safety and security but also to addressing the health needs of underserved areas,” he stated, reiterating the Force’s focus on building trust and encouraging social development.

Local residents expressed their appreciation for the effort and called for similar initiatives in the future. The camp not only delivered much-needed medical services but also promoted awareness about health and hygiene in far-flung areas, solidifying the CRPF’s role as a force for both protection and progress.