Mail News Service Imphal, June 8 : Maj Gen UK Gurung, AVSM, YSM, IG AR(South) presided over a solemn ceremony at Mantripukhri in which free artificial limbs were provided to 20 victims of IED blasts with the help of technical expertise of a special team of doctors flown all the way from Jaipur. This was the third phase of the mega project undertaken by HQ 27 Sector and had started about two months back. The measurements of these 20 cases were taken during phase two of the project organised at Leimakhong earlier. The grand function was attended by a large gathering of approx 500 soldiers and civilians. Fresh measurements were also taken of approx 20 cases who will be fitted with the artificial limbs on 30 Aug 13 in phase four of the project. Assam Rifles invites any fresh cases to attend the function of phase four on 30 Aug 13 so that the measurements of more in need of artificial limbs can be taken. This project is primarily focussed to mitigate the sufferings of all the victims who have suffered at the hands of terrorists in Manipur and have unfortunately lost their limbs. During the ‘limbs presentation’ ceremony, it was so heartening to see the cheerful expression on the face of a young man who was fitted with both the legs whom he had lost in an IED blast, three yrs back. He was able to walk this earth once again after a long lapse of approx three yrs. The vision of IGAR South is to make the ‘Jaipur Foot’ accessible and known to all the people of Manipur so that the affected can once again rejuvenate their lives by becoming fully independent and take full charge of their daily lives by performing the daily chores themselves and regaining the lost capability of looking after their families.
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