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Imphal, Sep 2 : The medical team of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) carried out a rescue operation on 01 Sep 12. A Shaktiman truck carrying about 20 passengers met with an accident and fell down into a gorge between Phungyar and East Tusom in Ukhrul District.
On receipt of information about the accident, medical team of 23 Assam Rifles rushed to the accident site. Six passengers with injuries were brought to the Unit Hospital and were given first aid and further evacuated to Imphal for further treatment. In another instance, a team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized a Medical cum Dental Camp at Chandel on 01 Sep12. More than 150 patients from Chandel and adjoining areas were benefited from the camp.
In another occasion, medical team of 27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) saved the life of a snake bite victim on 01 Sep 12.The victim, L Pramo Devi,53 yrs, r/o Elangkhangpokpi, District – Thoubal was bitten by a venomous snake was brought to the Unit Hospital in a critical condition and was immediately attended by Medical officer who administered life saving anti snake venom and her condition was stabled. Later she was evacuated to RIMS Hospital, Imphal for further management.
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