Army Soldiers Treat Injured Woman on Udhampur Hilltop and Carry Her Down to Safety

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), 5 October 2026: A woman from the Bakarwal community, who was badly hurt in a fall high up in the hills of Udhampur district, is alive today because Indian Army soldiers reached her in time. A defence spokesman gave details of the rescue on Sunday, 4 October 2026.

A Fall in a Place With No Road

The woman had gone to cut wood in the Seoj Dhar area, which lies at around 9,700 feet. She slipped, fell and suffered a deep wound on her head. For close to two hours she lay unconscious.

Seoj Dhar is far from any motorable road, so no vehicle could come up to take her to a doctor. Her family turned to the Army for help, and the troops set out for the spot straight away.

A Doctor on Video, Trained Soldiers on the Ground

The soldiers who treated her were Battlefield Nursing Assistants. These are jawans trained to handle medical emergencies in the field when no doctor is present. A doctor guided them step by step over a video call.

With that guidance, the team:

• Washed and cleaned the wound

• Put in 12 stitches after giving local anaesthesia

• Gave her medicine for pain and started IV fluids

• Checked her pulse and other vital signs again and again

The Walk Down to Lati

Once she was steady enough to be moved, the next task was getting her off the mountain. The soldiers, along with four porters who work with the Army, carried her on foot in the direction of Lati village.

Meanwhile, the Army spoke to the Civil Hospital in Lati and arranged an ambulance to take her further for treatment. The troops also gave food and refreshments to her family members who had come along.

The Rescue at a Glance

Army's Statement

The defence spokesman said the quick medical care and the determined effort to bring her down show the Army's lasting commitment to humanitarian work and to helping civilians in remote and difficult areas without delay.

The Bigger Picture

The Bakarwals are a nomadic community of Jammu and Kashmir who rear sheep and goats. Every summer they climb to high pastures with their animals and stay there for months, far from roads, hospitals and phone networks. When someone is hurt in such a place, the nearest Army post is often the only help within reach.

For defence aspirants, this story is a useful reminder:

• A soldier's duty is not limited to the border. Helping people in trouble is part of everyday service in remote areas.

• Basic medical training saves lives. Jawans with first-aid skills, supported by a doctor on a phone screen, managed a serious injury on a mountain.

• Teamwork matters. Soldiers, porters, the local hospital and the ambulance service all worked together to get her to care.

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