Aid to special child
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 01 2016:
With the initiative of 17 Assam Rifles, a special child of Punamram, Ukhrul district has been provided a new leash of life.
A statement issued by the Headman of Punamram village, Ukhrul district said that Capt Abhay Mittal, RMO of 17 AR while organising a medical camp at Punamram village, came across a 7-year old child, Hormatei s/o Felix who is suffering with rare congenital anomaly called 'Down Syndrome' .
The 17 AR on the occasion of Mother's Day decided to help the special child.
They have done so in a commendable manner by laying a platform for good education, treatment and upbringing of the child with the kind and just help from the villagers, it said.
The RMO and OC of Kasong Post took the initiative and the issue was put in front of neighbouring villages on various gatherings.
The villagers got enlightened and started contributing for the child's better future.
As a result, he was recently admitted to a special school for special kids and has a hope for a bright future, it said.