Free Veterinary Camp organised at Khewa Company (Sagolmang)
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, October 27 2017:
In an effort to win hearts & minds of people, a veterinary camp was organised by 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) at village Khewa Company of Imphal East district on 23 Oct 2017 .
The camp was organised with an aim to provide free veterinary medicine and vaccines to domestic animals of Khewa Company and adjoining villages.
The animals & cattles are the major sources of income to the villagers & in the absence of a veterinary hospital/clinic in the vicinity, they have been approaching the unit for assistance.
Veterinary Team of 14 Mobile Field Veterinary Hospital consisting of two Nursing Assistants provided the veterinary cover.
The camp drew an overwhelming response from the locals who turned out in large numbers to get specialized treatment for their cattle.
Locals were apprised about the health related aspects for cattle in view of winter season.
The veterinary camp turned out to be a huge success as an overwhelming number of locals from Khewa Company and adjoining villages came to get veterinary treatment of their cattle.
It was like a festival atmosphere at the camp site.
A total of 562 animals including cattles, goats & dogs were treated, consulted and free vet medicine and vaccines were distributed.
The local people of the area were highly appreciative of the conduct of the Veterinary Camp.
The villagers of Khewa Comapy and adjoining villages thanked the 17 Assam Rifles for organizing the above camp.
The occasion was also utilized by the local village head and other prominent members of the village to speak to the people urging them to maintain mutual tolerance and extend their whole hearted support to the government & the security forces in their fight for bringing back normalcy in the region.
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