As
a part of the ongoing efforts of the Army to provide relief and
succour to the poverty-sticken public of the villages close to the
Line of Control, a brigade level medical-cum- veterinary camp was
organised by 10 Sikh LI at village Trikanjan in Baramula district of
Jammu and Kashmir.
Brig V K Ahluwalia, Commander,
Pir Pangal Brigade (Dagger Division) inaugurated the camp and
interacted with the villagers. A team of doctors including dentists
attended to nearly 1000 patients. Veterinary care was also provided
to 200 animals.

The
local sarpanch addressed the gathering and profusely thanked
the Commander and the unit on behalf of the villagers for organising
the camp and extending all help to the poor and needy from time to
time.
A cultural programme was also
organised on the occasion by the school-children. Sweets, stationery
items and sports equipment were distributed by the Commander among
the children. Tea and food was given to all those present.
input : Col
Adolf S Pinto