India News | J-K: COVID Vaccination Drive for 12-14 Age Group Organised in Villages Near LoC

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Indian Army along with a team of primary health care (PHC) Boniyar and Block Medical Officer (BMO) organized a COVID vaccination drive for children between 12-14 years of age and booster dose for the elderly in villages near the Line of Control (LoC).

Visuals from the COVID vaccination drive in Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 4 (ANI): The Indian Army along with a team of primary health care (PHC) Boniyar and Block Medical Officer (BMO) organized a COVID vaccination drive for children between 12-14 years of age and booster dose for the elderly in villages near the Line of Control (LoC).

While talking to ANI, Block medical Officer Parvez Masoodi said, "As of today we have started a vaccination drive for 12-14 years to the villages which are close to LoC with the help of the Indian army which helps in mobilization of people and also in logistical support due to which we completed 50 cases."

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The vaccination drive witnessed high footfall and the locals expressed their gratitude towards the Indian Army and administration of Boniyar Tehsil.

"Today we were vaccinated here, I would like to thank the Indian Army. They really help us a lot. Also, they are always ready to support us when and wherever required," said Mohd Shafi, a class 9 student. (ANI)

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(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)

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