Northern Command establishes helplines for people
Army’s Northern Command has set up telephone help lines as a measure to combat spread of Coronavirus in J&K. “The army has established multiple telephone helplines to provide information and assistance to people of Jammu and Kashmir,” said Udhampur based PRO Defense, Lt Col Abhinav Navneet. He said there was a sense of uncertainty among people, as many were not sure what measures to take to safeguard themselves and their family.“There have been series of fake social media uploads creating panic among people. To this effect the army has been undertaking intense awareness campaigns updating public with all relevant information during this pandemic through various platforms,” he said.He said these initiatives were meant to ensure that individuals do not become unwitting carriers of the virus and were well informed about various preventive measures to be adopted. “In order to help people to manage stresses related to COVID -19 and to provide immediate relief to those seeking advice, helpline numbers have been activated across the UT of J&K,” he said.He said Srinagar residents can reach out for help on 0194-2467326 while as residents of other districts can seek assistance through helpline on 0195-2238826 (Baramulla), 0195-5252996(Kupwara), 0194-2496618 (Shalateng), 0193-3247087 (Awantipura), 0191 254 7896 (Nagrota ), Akhnoor (0192 425 4244), Rajouri (0196 226 2477), Batote (0199 824 4361), Palma (0196 226 1503), Reasi (0199 124 5319) and Narian (0196 023 0026).