Army’s ‘Operation Drishti’ in Kashmir’s border areas a milestone: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha
Mr. Sinha said the Operation Drishti was a living embodiment of service, compassion, courage, and resolve
On September 30, 2026, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha lauded the Army for conducting 144 eye surgeries in Kashmir, hailing it as a "historic milestone". Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Indian Army's Mega Eye Surgical Camp under 'Operation Drishti', Sinha highlighted the challenging terrain and constant threat faced by doctors and soldiers who created an underground operation theatre.
He praised Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra and his team, describing their work as a "living embodiment of service, compassion, courage, and resolve". Sinha noted that the 144 surgeries performed at the Srinagar camp marked a significant achievement, while the Tangdhar camp in Kupwara district became the first mega eye surgery camp on the border.
He acknowledged the difficulties in reaching Tangdhar due to its geographical conditions, emphasizing the bravery of those who managed to provide advanced eye care in a region previously without such facilities. Patients from various nearby villages received assistance during the camp. Sinha emphasized that the operation demonstrated the Indian Army's capability to provide support and healing to citizens in times of need, and that its resolve ensures that no one is left behind.
Over 1.5 lakh people underwent eye examinations and more than 3,500 surgeries were performed under Operation Drishti across 10 cities.
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