HANDWARA: Army’s Chak-Kigam battalion under aegis of 8 Sector Rashtriya Rifles (RR) Kilo Force on Saturday reached out to the Bakerwal (nomadic) community.
The Bakerwals have migrated from south Kashmir to Kigam- Kandi bowl in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
Chak-Kigam battalion interacted with Bakerwals at various locations on Saturday and assured them complete assistance.
The Bakerwals were welcomed and provided Solar lamps and sweets.
Also, their medical issues were addressed and medicines alongwith health and hygiene items were distributed among them.
The Bakerwals hailed the kind gesture and extended their gratitude to the army.
