Army evacuates Chitto Mata yatris in Chittoo area of Paddar

Kishtwar :The troops of RR (MARATHA LI) Tuesday saved the life of two elderly women when they were on a pilgrimage to Chitto Mata Yatra in Paddar region of Kishtwar District.
The troops of 17 Rashtriya Rifles (MARATHA LI) from Kijai COB were providing prophylactic security to Chitto Mata Yatris in Paddar region of Kishtwar, the soldiers who were part of patrol were alerted by cries for help from a distant. The troops of 17 Rashtriya Rifles (MARATHA LI) immediately rushed in the direction of the noise to investigate without wasting time.
On reaching the spot, the patrol found out that two women namely NeelamKumari age 62 years resident of Digyanan, Jammu and Vaishno Devi age 60 years resident of Fylmandal, Jammu were unwell.
NeelamKumari was suffering from low BP and was unable to breath and Vaishno Devi had suffered serious leg injury due to fall and was unable to walk. The patrolling party of 17 Rashtriya Rifles (MARATHA LI) immediately provided First Aid and evacuated them to PHC Atholi by traversing through difficult terrain and crossing Chandrabhaga River.
Timely First Aid to the ladies and braving and overcoming the challenges posed by terrain and weather, the lives were saved. The brave and selfless act by the troops of the Indian Army was praised by the families of both the ladies and all Yatris.
150 vaccinated, 1287 samples collected in Ramban
Ramban :As per District Immunization Officer, Ramban, Dr. Suresh, the Health Department Tuesday administered Covid vaccine doses to 150 persons in the district.
Continuing the enforcement drive to implement Covid protocol, the Enforcement officers urged the people to wear face masks and maintain physical distance besides taking Covid vaccination doses at their nearest CVC.
As per daily bulletin issued by the Chief Medical Officer, Ramban, the Health Department has collected 1287 samples including 420 RT-PCR and 867 RAT samples besides administering Covid vaccine to 150 persons at various dedicated Vaccination Centres in the district.