Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 31 2010:
One snake bite victim from Bishnupur was treated at ADS II of HQ 73 Mountain Brigade at Bishnupur.
The individual was identified as KH Rishikesh, age 21 yrs, son of Shri K H Bidhu and resident of Bishnupur Ward Number 04, Bishnupur District.
He was bitten by a poisonous snake at his village at around 1145 hours on 31 August 2010 and was brought to the ADS in a critical condition at Lokoipat Army camp.
The Army doctor, Captain Sunil Kumar administered life saving anti snake venom in time due to which the life of individual was saved.
He was kept under expert observation and was discharged in the evening as per the advice of Army doctor.
The parents and relatives who had brought the victim to the doctors have expressed their gratitude to the Red Shield Division for this life saving gesture.