AR extends relief aids at different areas
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 13 2018:
Following incessant rains in the State over the last few days and subsequent major beaches on the banks of Imphal River, a request from DC Thoubal for relief and rescue was received by Assam Rifles today.
The flood relief column of Tulihal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles, under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) acted immediately on the requisition and saved precious lives and properties in the areas including Irong, Maibam and Uchiwa Nashtau villagers near Mayang Imphal.
The columns provided relief in terms of repair of embankment, shelter, water and ration supply.
The columns also acted and retrieved household items, evacuated villagers including children elders and women.
The relief work was also assisted by the engineer relief column of 52 Engineer Regiment.
On the other hand, Phundrei Battalion Assam Rifles also extended its assistance in rescuing a truck which had fell into a nalah, due to sliding of embankment near Thoubal Keithel.
Mantripukhri Battalion Assam Rifles provided assistance to villagers of Achanbagai, Mongjam where the river embankment was washed off due to rain and water had entered the village.
The villagers were provided with relief material including first aid kit, tents and sand bags and also provided assistance in construction of temporary embankment.
Keithelmanbi Battalion Assam Rifles also provided assistance and rescued people at Kiyamgei and Singjamei.
This humanitarian act of Assam Rifles in saving life and property was appreciated by locals and civil administration.