Two CRPF jawans break Ramzan-fast to donate blood to cancer-patient
What's the story
Two CRPF jawans broke their Ramzan fast to donate blood to a woman suffering from cancer as part of the forces' "Madadgaar" initiative for locals of the Kashmir valley. Officials said that the CRPF's "Madadgaar" helpline received a call a few days back from Kishtwar resident Anil Singh seeking help to obtain blood for his sister Pooja Devi, who is suffering from leukemia.
Blood units
Patient needs six units of blood
The Singh family needed six units of blood, of which two units were already arranged from family members. Four personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) posted in Srinagar, Sub-inspector Sanjay Paswan and Constables Ramnivas, Mudasir Rasool Bhat, and Mohammed Aslam Mir volunteered for the blood donation. Bhat and Mir, who are observing Ramzan fast, broke their fast and donated blood, officials said.
Helpline
CRPF launched 'Madadgaar' helpline in June 2017
The CRPF, which is deployed for security duties in Jammu and Kashmir, had launched the 24x7 Madadgaar (14411) helpline in June 2017 to help any valley resident who is in distress. About two weeks ago, CRPF received a call from Ashiq Hussain of Doda whose hydrocephalus-suffering newborn baby required immediate surgery. CRPF got the surgery conducted free of cost at a government hospital.