Army organises relief camps for landmine blast victims in Kashmir

The army has organised a relief camp in the Keran Sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir to provide artificial limbs for landmine victims.

Keran Sector (J-K), June 27 : The army has organised a relief camp in the Keran Sector along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir to provide artificial limbs for landmine victims.

Besides distributing free prosthetic limbs, the army has also arranged for free medical check-ups and wheelchairs for the disabled.

"The army has made a difference to our lives. Now when my son moves around in the wheelchair, he really likes it," said Nazir Ahmed, the father of a blast victim.

Another victim, Mohammad Aslam, who was fitted with an artificial leg thanked the army for giving him a new lease of life.

"We are thankful to the Army that they have organised such a big camp and given people like us a new lease on life. Otherwise our lives would have been useless," said Aslam.

Army officials said, they plan to hold such camps in Baramullah and Kupwara as well.

"This camp will be helpful to those who have lost their limbs. After this we will organise camps in Baramullah and Kupwara also. In these three places, all handicapped people - not just the ones who are affected by terrorism - but those suffering from natural causes like polio will also be benefited," said Major General S.N. Handa, Army Commander in the Keran sector.

Most of the victims, who live in absolute poverty can barely afford even the most basic care, were moved by the army's gesture.

ANI