Assam Rifles provide flood relief
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 02 2017:
Assam Rifles personnel provided support and relief to the flood affected area of Mayang Imphal where the incessant rain over the last few days resulted in multiple breaches along the river banks of Imphal river namely the area of Mayang Imphal and inundating approximately 30 houses of the nearby villages .
A press release issued today by the PRO, HQ IGAR (South) stated that due to the rapidly deteriorating situation, DC Thoubal requisitioned Assam Rifles assistance for flood relief and rescue operations in the Area .
It pointed out that a column of 5 JAK RIF of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR(S) was immediately deployed to the area for flood relief operations including evacuation of civilians, medical assistance and provision of clean drinking water to the locals .
Troops also rushed to the site under the Commanding officer of the battalion to provide assistance to the marooned locals, it added.