Bandipora, July 5 -- Healthcare at the District Hospital Bandipora is reportedly on the brink of collapse, with essential services being managed almost entirely by interns and volunteers, particularly after 4 PM.

The alarming state of affairs has triggered public outrage and raised serious questions about the role of lobbying and administrative apathy in the functioning of this key medical institution.

Locals describe a grim situation wherein, beyond regular working hours, patients are left at the mercy of untrained hands.

Locals said the emergency ward, which should be a pillar of life-saving care, is said to be largely handled by volunteers, with little to no presence of qualified professionals. "Crucial diagnostic services like X-Ra...