In a remarkable initiative of service towards the local border community, the 32nd Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) under South Bengal Frontier organised a highly successful medical camp for the villagers of remote border village Muslimpara and its surrounding villages of Nadia district under the jurisdiction of Border Outpost (BOP) Horandipur on 20 October 2024. On the request of the local villagers, the camp was organised on the morning of 20 October and was attended by BSF officers, jawans, medical team and community leaders under the able guidance of Commandant of 32nd Battalion.
During the camp, Medical Officer of the battalion and a team of pharmacists and nursing assistants were thoroughly medically examined the villagers and essential medicines were distributed to them. The medical team emphasised on the importance of balanced diet, regular exercise and mental health, and encouraged the villagers to include more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins in their daily diet.
The event witnessed massive participation from the local community, with 322 people, including 104 men, 182 women and 36 children, being medically examined. Free medicines were distributed to the needy, thereby providing much-needed healthcare services in this remote area.
The village elders and other prominent community members expressed their heartfelt gratitude to BSF for this important initiative, which addressed the healthcare needs of a population often deprived of access to medical services.
BSF South Bengal Frontier Public Relations Officer N.K. Pandey, DIG, appreciated the initiative and said: “BSF is committed not only to safeguard our borders but also to uplift and support the border communities. Such medical camps provide life-saving assistance to villagers living in remote areas, who otherwise have limited access to healthcare. The overwhelming response to this camp reaffirms that it is important to continue initiatives like this, to ensure that all residents of border areas have the resources they need to lead healthy lives.”
