Jammu, Aug 18 (PTI) Timely assistance by the Army saved the life of a 72-year-old man who fell unconscious in the higher reaches of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, a defence spokesman said.

Mohammad Rizwan, who has a medical history of diabetes, suffered from breathlessness and fainted at Satharban in the district, the spokesman said.

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Due to limited health support at higher reaches of Pir Panjal, the individual became serious and immediate help from the Army rushed to the spot with a Quick Reaction Medical Team that provided medical assistance, he said.

Later, the patient was shifted down from higher reaches to a primary health centre for further treatment, the spokesman said.

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He said timely medical assistance provided by the Army saved the life of Rizwan and efforts of the soldiers were appreciated by the local villagers.

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