Qazigund, Feb. 2 -- Residents of Qazigund and it's adjoining areas demand the old PHC hospital building in the main town Qazigund to be made functional into a full-fledged maternity hospital, so that people may get relief and more importantly they shall not be subjected to shifting their patients elsewhere.

Locals said that despite its strategic location and significant population, Qazigund lacks a maternity hospital, forcing residents to travel to Anantnag or other distant districts for treatment. This not only causes delays during critical emergencies but also increases risks for both mothers and newborns.

"The people from various areas like Qazigund, Kund, Brinal Lammer, Devsar, Banihal, Dooru, and several other areas by establishing...