Srinagar, Sep 26 (NVI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday lauded the Armed Forces Medical Services for conducting a mega eye surgical camp in Tangdhar area of Karnah under Operation Drishti.
Sinha said restoring eyesight to 220 people in an underground operation theatre in the challenging border area was a remarkable achievement.
In a post on X, the LG said the medical team, led by Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra, conducted advanced eye surgeries, including phacoemulsification, retinal and glaucoma procedures, in the remote border area.
He said the initiative reflected the spirit of Operation Sadbhavana and helped bring specialised healthcare services to remote border hamlets.
Sinha congratulated the surgeons and personnel of the Armed Forces Medical Services for successfully conducting the surgical camp.
“Restoring sight to 220 people in underground operation theatre in a challenging border area is a remarkable achievement,” he said.—(NVI)
