Srinagar, Oct. 20 -- Known as the First Aid Man of Kashmir, the 51-year-old Dr Itinder Pal Singh Bali, who was once the go-to-rescurer in Valleys tough terrains has now decided to extend is knowledge of disaster management, CPR and rescue missions nationwide.

Dr Bali, from Baramulla town, a dental surgeon by profession, has been volunteering across J&K and in different states of the country and training people in rescue missions, voluntary work, first aid and CPR technique. During Operation Sindoor, he along with his team of volunteers, was out in villages close to LoC and were carrying out rescue operations in heavy shelling.

The government has recently honoured his work and he awarded state award for social reforms. He was even awarde...