From Booby Traps To Telemedicine, Gadchiroli Police Docs Bring Nagpur’s Specialists To Abujmarh Tribals The once impenetrable Abujmarh hills, historically known as the rugged and booby-trapped former headquarters of the People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA), are undergoing a significant transformation in approach by security forces. No longer solely focused on combat operations against Maoist insurgents, these forces have repurposed their deep-seated presence in the region into a unique platform for delivering essential healthcare services to the tribal communities. Forward operating bases (FOBs) that once served as military outposts are now functioning as health hubs, bridging a critical gap in medical access for the indigenous population. This shift marks a strategic pivot by the Nagpur police and paramilitary units, leveraging their longstanding access to remote areas. Superintendent of Police (SP) M Ramesh highlighted that the integration of medical services into security operations has created an unprecedented opportunity to address healthcare disparities. “Our teams of police and paramilitary doctors are already supporting FOB-based health camps, gram bhets, and weekly bazaars,” he explained. “With telemedicine, even complex cases can now be reviewed live by Nagpur’s top specialists without forcing tribals to travel hundreds of kilometres.” The initiative’s most significant innovation lies in its use of the e-sanjeevani telemedicine platform, which connects local health workers with specialists in Nagpur’s leading hospitals. Patients identified during mobile health camps are instantly linked to super-specialists, enabling real-time consultations and treatment planning.#nagpur_police #people_s_liberty_guerrilla_army #abujmarh_hills #e_sanjeevani_telemedicine #sp_mr_ramesh
