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IMPHAL, Jan 3: In yet another immediate assistance extended to locals in emergency situation, 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles provided critical medical aid to two locals whose vehicles moving from Ukhrul to Imphal lost control and met with an accident.
According to a press release from PRO IGAR (S), the accident took place near Lambi village today at around 2 pm. The injured individuals were rescued by locals and were brought to the unit hospital at Shangshak where they were given necessary first aid by the Regimental Medical Officer.
The locals belonging to Ukhrul district were later evacuated to Imphal for further treatment, it said.

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IMPHAL, Dec 26: In continuation of its welfare activities, IGAR (South) under command units celebrated Christmas at various location. 11 Assam Rifles organised Christmas Day celebrations in the area of responsibility of the battalion from December 20 to 25, conveyed PRO IGAR (S) in a press release.

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KAKCHING, Dec 23 : Continuing its humanitarian activities for the welfare of local populace in the far flung areas of the State and as part of DGAR CAP project, 39 Assam Rifles/HQ 28 Sector, under the aegis of HQ Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South) organised a free medical camp at Serou, Kakching district on December 23.

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IMPHAL, Dec 1: 29 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) yet again served as last resort in remote area of Joupi wherein units MI Room saved three precious lives.
According to a press release of PRO IGAR (S), a JCB carrying three men toppled near Joupi village, Chandel district on November 29 grievously injuring Romio (23) of Kakching, Bhagat (23) of Kakching and Edison (21) of Ethai.
The unit provided immediate assistance in rescuing the individuals from the toppled vehicle. They were immediately rushed to unit MI Room, it said. The unit’s medical team sensing the urgency, sprung into action and provided life saving treatment to the individuals in crucial initial hours of injury, the release added.

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IMPHAL, Oct 12: 4 Assam Regiment of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised ‘Hunters Conclave’, an interactive forum yesterday to establish dialogue with hunters in all the Company Operating Bases in order to address security related concerns of the locals in the operationally sensitive Indo-Myanmar Border region of Chandel district.
According

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IMPHAL, Oct 4: 4 Assam Regt of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised “Swachhta Hi Seva” campaign with effect from September 15 to October 2 in the remote area of Khengjoi Sub-Division of Chandel district, said PRO IGAR (S) in a press release.

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IMPHAL, Sep 21: A total of 40 NCC cadets of No 1 Air NCC Battalion, Imphal were travelling on cruisers from Imphal to Aizawl via NH 37 on September 19 to attend Pre Vaiu Sainik Camp at Aizawl. When the party was three km short from Tupul, suddenly door of one of the cruisers accidently opened and a girl cadet named Kavita (19) of Yairipok fell down on the road.

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IMPHAL, Sep 18: One Raisang Majhi (21) who is an employee of Simplex Railway construction Company (Noney) was bitten by a snake on his right foot and was brought to Assam Rifles Camp located at Noney on September 16 at around 7.35 pm. According to a press release of PIB Defence, the victim was immediately rushed to the Unit Hospital wherein the Medical officer of Noney Battalion treated the patient. The patient was kept under observation and later on discharged after stabilising of vital stats.

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IMPHAL, Sep 18: One Raisang Majhi (21) who is an employee of Simplex Railway construction Company (Noney) was bitten by a snake on his right foot and was brought to Assam Rifles Camp located at Noney on September 16 at around 7.35 pm. According to a press release of PIB Defence, the victim was immediately rushed to the Unit Hospital wherein the Medical officer of Noney Battalion treated the patient. The patient was kept under observation and later on discharged after stabilising of vital stats.

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IMPHAL, Aug 31: Responding promptly to a call for blood donors, Assam Rifles at Churachandpur Battalion under the aegis of 27 Sector Assam Rifles of Red Shield Division donated blood to Lamthang (32), resident of G Moalsai village (New Lamka), Churachandpur district at District Hospital, Churachandpur on August 26, according to a press release of PIB Defence.

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IMPHAL, Aug 14 : To commemorate the forthcoming 71st Independence Day, 5 JAK RIF of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a combined Allopathic and Homeopathic Medical Camp at Lilong, Thoubal district yesterday, informed a press release of PRO IGAR (S). The area was adversely affected during the recent flood caused by the torrential rains in the month of July. Army Medical Officer Capt JS Dhillon, Dr Pooja Bedi, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, Dr L Rohan Singh, Dr Md Sharif Ahmed, Dr N A Bilhuda and Dr MdYunus Ali volunteered

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Churachandpur: 25 Assam Rifles last night saved a 27 year old snake-bite victim from S Geltui village under Singngat sub-division after he was taken to the unit hospital located at headquarters Veng on the recommendation of the SP Churachandpur.
John Paukhanlun s/o Lianzamang was reportedly bitten by a snake yesterday at the village. As his family sought to save his life they approached the local authorities for assistance. They were referred to the Assam Rifles. Sources in the forces said, he was administered anti venom serum by the AR Doctor, Captain Ravindra Kumar and his associates upon their arrival at the unit hospital around 11pm, and thus managed to save his life.

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IMPHAL, Jul 30: The areas of Thoubal, Sangaiyumpham, Khangabok and adjoining areas had witnessed incessant rains and water logging in a number of places in recent past. Taking note of growing concerns of locals for water borne diseases and the need to provide medical assistance to affected locals, 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a free medical camp at Thoubal Ground, Thoubal district with the active cooperation and assistance of Friends Club, Thoubal today.
According to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S), a medical team comprising of seven doctors and 13 medical staff provided medical aid to 450 people including men, women, children and elderly. Medical facilities provided at Camp included Surgical, ENT, Eye Specialist as well as a Gynecologist to address the medical needs of women folk.

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IMPHAL, Jul 25:A winger heading from Imphal to Chassad met with a grave accident today at around 10. 05 am when it took a sharp turn and collided with a truck laden with wooden logs coming from the opposite direction.
The impact of the accident was such that the winger was thrown away by around 10 meters. Hearing about the accident, a team of 17 Assam Rifles headed by ARMO Asst Comdt Robin Goyal rushed to the location and provided necessary first aid to the injured, a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S) informed.
Out of the ten passengers that were travelling in the winger, four were critically injured and two had minor injuries. The injuries varied from major and minor cuts, head injuries, torn muscles to internal injuries. Wherever necessary, stitches were applied. Four of the injured were given complete treatment and sent back to their villages. Remaining two were referred to Imphal for further management after providing necessary first aid, it added.

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IMPHAL, Jul 22: Soldiers of 19 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) reunited a youth who was recruited into UNLF, with his family.

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IMPHAL, Jul 16: 11 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) conducted a lecture on “Communicable Diseases during Monsoons” at H Mongjang village, Moreh of Tengnoupal district on July 15. The aim of the lecture was to make the local populace aware of common diseases like malaria, dengue, swine flu etc during monsoon. Importance of maintaining hygiene and sanitation was also explained to the villagers, according to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S).

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IMPHAL, Jul 2: Headquarters 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) rendered assistance to Mission Blind School at Heikakpokpi in Kakching district today.
The school has 45 blind students. According to a statement issued by the PRO of IGAR (S), Commander 26 Sector Assam Rifles along with other officers and families of the Sector visited the school and interacted with the students and school staff.
The Commander congratulated the kids for their efforts and dedication. He also complemented the staff for excellent service being rendered by them to society. Financial and material assistance was rendered to the School. Cake, sweets and snacks were distributed to the children.

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