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People living close to the Line of Control in India's North Kashmir region had witnessed the most horrifying cross-border shelling and ceasefire violations. Hundreds of people have been killed in the last one decade and many injured and left handicapped. A lot of people in these regions lost their limbs in the shelling and ceasefire violations. 

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It was only after the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in February 2021 that these people started living a normal life. To help people living in these regions, the Indian Army has started a camp in remote areas of North Kashmir's Kupwara district to help people who require an artificial limb, wheelchair or a hearing aid. 

''Indian Army in coordination with Spark Minda Foundation is organising a six-day artificial limb fitment camp in Kupwara. The camp is being conducted from August 22nd to 27th, with an aim to help those needy locals not having the financial means to get an artificial limb, wheelchair & hearing aid.

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There are some victims of ceasefire violations as well who are being helped with proper medical care. Artificial limbs, wheelchairs, hearing aids, auxiliary crutches and hand sticks will be given to the needy during the camp. Till now, 82 patients have been given medical care and 300 more will be benefiting from this camp in the coming days," said Brigadier Vinod Singh Negi of the Indian Army. 

The locals living in remote villages of this areas are extremely grateful to the Indian Army for holding the camp for them. Many victims of the ceasefire violations are being helped in the camp. 

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''Bashir Ahmad had lost his leg years ago in ceasefire violation, and today he was given an artificial limb by the Indian Army. Another man Yousuf Khan, who lost his hearing during shelling in the area, has been given a hearing aid. Many people who were victims of the ceasefire violations were provided medical help by the Indian Army,'' said Habib Ullah,  Sarpanch of Machhil. 

A huge number of people came to the camp from adjoining areas also and expressed gratitude to the army for extending a helping hand to the underprivileged and organising the camp at such a large scale.

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