17/10/2025
Social Activist Ab Qayoom Sheikh along with several residents of Payerpora Hyhama, area of Kupwara District held a peaceful protest against the Health Department and Health Minister of J&K over the decade-long delay in making the local Health Centre functional.
The protestors said the centre, constructed nearly ten years ago with complete infrastructure, remains locked and unused forcing villagers to travel long distances for basic medical care. They urged the Lieutenant Governor’s administration and Health Minister to intervene and ensure the immediate inauguration and operation of the Health Centre to provide long-awaited healthcare services to the local population.