Indian Army Deploys Technician at NTPHC Bagtore to Strengthen Healthcare Near LoC in Gurez Valley The Indian Army’s Rana Battalion, stationed near the Line of Control in the Gurez valley of Bandipora district, has taken a welcome step to improve healthcare services in the remote Bagtore area. After repeated public appeals, the battalion arranged for a dental technician to be posted at NTPHC Bagtore. The Army will pay the technician’s salary, making the service accessible to residents who have long faced challenges in getting proper medical care. Former BDC Chairman of Kanzalwan-Bagtore, Mukhtar Ahmad Lone, said the move shows the Army’s awareness of the difficulties faced by people living in distant border villages. He explained that residents have struggled for years with limited facilities, and the availability of a dental technician will ease some of their daily hardships. He added that such steps deepen trust and strengthen the relationship between the community and the forces. Local residents expressed their gratitude to the Commanding Officer of the Rana Battalion for the support. They said the decision will reduce the financial and physical burden on families who previously had to travel far for dental treatment. Many described the move as timely and helpful, especially with winter approaching and travel becoming more difficult. People from the area said the Rana Battalion has supported them consistently, whether in security, welfare, or development work. They hope that initiatives like this will continue and further improve healthcare access in Bagtore, bringing lasting relief to the community.