Suhail Khan
Srinagar Mar 29: With people hailing from low-income groups who are earning from “hand to mouth” with struggling to earn their daily bread, they are under distress during this countrywide lockdown. However, a former Army captain namely Mohammad Illyaz of Tanghdar village, has come forward for his support to his fellow villagers while distributing food items to the poor people of this far of village in North Kashmir’s Kupwara District.
Illyaz the former army man brought food items like rice, milk, tea, bread oil from his capacity and distributed them among the poor and needy in the village. “After my duty, I am trying to help poor people by giving some food items. Many people in our society are daily wage labourers and facing a lot of problems during the lockdown period. I have to help them in this crucial time,” Illyaz told Kashmir Despatch.
Pertinent to mention here, As part of the country’s continued preparation and response for COVID-19, the Army intensified measures to combat the outbreak and spread of coronavirus disease in Kashmir. Furthering its efforts, the Army has established multiple telephone helplines to provide information and assistance to the Awaam.
An Army official told Kashmir Despatch “With the spread of novel coronavirus, there is a sense of uncertainty among the population, as many are not sure what measures to take to safeguard themselves and their family. To this effect, the Army has been constantly updating the public with all relevant information during this pandemic through various platforms. These initiatives are to ensure that the individuals do not become unwitting carriers of the virus and are well informed about the various preventive measures to be adopted.
