India, July 24 -- Medical volunteers from across the country have set up free health camps at the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, providing treatment and essential supplies to demonstrators enduring long hours in the heat. Despite limited resources, the camps have become a vital support system, with volunteers claiming to assist more than 500 people every day. One of the camps is being run by the Free Medical Sewa team from Ludhiana, Punjab. Founder Gauravdeep Singh said the initiative was launched to ensure that no protester is left without medical care. Volunteer Vidhi Kaushal said the camp provides ORS, first-aid medicines and other emergency essentials.
It is staffed by two doctors and more than 20 volunteers, with operations funded entirely through anonymous public donations, including contributions made via platforms such as Blinkit. Another camp, operated by a four-member volunteer team from Mohali, Punjab, also claims to treat over 500 people daily. Volunteer Vaibhav alleged that basic civic facilities at the site were inadequate, claiming public washrooms remained locked, water taps were dry and there was no electricity. He said women protesters faced particular difficulties, while several people had sustained injuries despite not being involved in any confrontation. Doctors and volunteers from Chennai, Kashmir and other states have also joined the effort, many travelling after completing hospital shifts. Volunteers said the camps reflect a collective commitment to ensuring protesters have access to healthcare throughout the demonstration.
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