AR rescues visually impaired kids
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 14 2023:
Assam Rifles con-ducted a rescue operation, during which it rescued 45 visually impaired students and support staff of Mis-sion Blind School, Kakching, amidst the clashes in Ma-nipur in first week of May.
In a release, PIB (De-fence) informed that based on request of Mission Blind School, Kakching principal K Parenag Kom, one security column of AR was sent to rescue the stranded visu-ally impaired children and support staff.
They were safely extricat-ed and escorted to Kakching garrison where they were provided solace, food and shelter.
Finally, AR in co-ordination with their family members despatched these children back to their homes safely through dedicated columns on Saturday, it added.