3rd Battalion CRPF organises free medical camp in Gaurihajin village of Bandipora. The 3rd Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday organised a free medical camp in Gaurihajin village of Aragam in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, providing healthcare services and medicines to local residents. The camp was inaugurated by local resident aged 88 and Second-in-Command Bharat Bhushan Pratap Singh of the 3rd Battalion CRPF. Medical professionals examined villagers and distributed free medicines as part of the humanitarian outreach programme aimed at improving healthcare access in remote areas. According to officials, around 240 villagers attended the camp and received medical consultations and treatment for various ailments. Elderly residents, women and children formed a large portion of the beneficiaries. Among those who received treatment was 60-year-old Mohd Qasim Mir from Gurihajan village, who appreciated the initiative and said the camp helped many elderly people who otherwise struggle to travel to hospitals. “We are thankful to the CRPF for organising this medical camp in our village. Many people here cannot easily reach hospitals, so this service is very helpful,” Kohli said. Another local resident said the camp brought much-needed medical assistance to the area. “Doctors examined us carefully and gave free medicines. Such camps should be organised more often for the benefit of villagers,” he said. Officials said such initiatives strengthen ties between security forces and local communities while ensuring basic healthcare services reach underserved populations.