IMPHAL, April 9: 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division organized a rural health and awareness camp at Saidon village for the people of Thingchom Tuitophui and Saidon in CC Pur district on 07 Apr 2011. The medical camp was inaugurated by Col JS Mundi CO, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles. The village chief Mr Thanga thanked the Army for conduct of the medical camp for the villagers. The aim was to provide free medical cover and educate the local population on the importance of hygiene & sanitation. Over 580 locals were treated and provided with free medicines during the camp. The Army also adopted the area for guiding and creating social awareness among the children. The populace of the area appreciated the efforts of the medical camp and suggested that more such camps be organized.
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