Bandipora 21 October 2026
AIP leader Abrar Rashid, son of Baramulla Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid, today visited Community Health Centre (CHC) Hajin and CHC Sumbal in the Sonawari area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district and announced financial assistance amounting to ₹40 lakh for strengthening healthcare facilities at both institutions.During his visit to CHC Hajin, Abrar Rashid interacted with members of the auaqf Committee Hajin and announced ₹30 lakh for the health centre.
The amount is intended to facilitate the procurement of a laparoscopic machine, which is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide advanced medical services to patients.Similarly, during his visit to CHC Sumbal, he announced ₹10 lakh for the procurement of essential medical equipment, including a VBG and a dental chair, aimed at improving diagnostic and dental care facilities at the institution.The visit was accompanied by AIP General Secretary Prince Parvez, Sonawari Constituency In-Charge Inayat Bhat , Senoir Leader Sheikh Sayar Ali and other party leaders.While interacting with the media Abrar Rashid expressed strong displeasure over the absence of the Block Medical Officer (BMO) Hajin during his visit.
He said that a formal invitation had been extended to the concerned officer, yet the BMO did not turn up at the health centre.Abrar Rashid criticised the officer’s absence, stating that the visit was intended to assess healthcare facilities and discuss measures to address the requirements of the institution. He expressed disappointment that the BMO was unavailable despite the prior formal communication regarding the visit.The announcements of ₹30 lakh for CHC Hajin and ₹10 lakh for CHC Sumbal are aimed at addressing key equipment requirements at both healthcare institutions and strengthening the delivery of medical services to the people of Sonawari.
