Irshad Ahmad
Ganderbal, December 10, 2024(JKNS) : On the eve of National Human Rights Day, the District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal, and District Police Ganderbal, in collaboration with Chief Medical Officer, Ganderbal, conducted a Health and Medical Checkup Camp for jail inmates, at Subsidiary Jail Dignibal, Ganderbal.
The camp was held under the supervision of Mr. Abdul Nasir, Chairman District Legal Services Authority, Ganderbal and was inaugurated by Mr. Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, in the presence of Mr. Nazir Ahmad, DYSP DAR and team of doctors of PHC Shuhama.
During the camp, Mr. Sheikh Babar Hussain, Secretary, DLSA Ganderbal, also interacted with the jail inmates, listened to their grievances and concerns. He assured them that the authorities’ commitment in ensure their basic rights and well-being. He highlighted the importance of the day, emphasizing that National Human Rights Day is a reminder of the need to protect and promote human rights, dignity, and well-being of all individuals, particularly the marginalized and vulnerable sections of society and the under trial prisoners.
The camp aimed to provide free medical checkups and health services to the inmates. A team of medical professionals conducted health checkups, provided medical consultations, and distributed medicines among the jail inmates.
This initiative is part of the District Legal Services Authority’s efforts to provide welfare services to jail inmates by ensuring their overall well-being on the Human Rights Day.(JKNS)
