Snake bite victim saved
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 09 2016 :
The medical team of Thoubal Battalion of
Keithelmanbi Sector Assam Rifles under aegis of IGAR (South)
saved the life of a snake bite victim on July 6.The victim namely
Sihanungou (450 of Khekman in Thoubal district was bitten by a
snake while farming and was immediately rushed to the unit hos-
pital of the Thoubal Battalion of Assam Rifles.
The victim was readily attended by the medical team led by
Medical Officer and necessary first aid was administered.
Later the victim was referred to higher centre at District hos-
pital, Thoubal for further management.
This timely action of
Assam Rifles medical team not only saved precious human life
but also reinforced good faith among the locals of Khekman
village.