Snake bite victim saved
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 06, 2012:
46 Assam Rifles under the aegis of "Red Shield Division" saved the life of a snake bite victim, Miss Thiemboi (6) d/o Hemthang of Songpi village.
The girl was biten by a poisonous snake and was brought to the Unit Hospital at around 2230hr on 05 Aug 2012 wherein she was immediately administered with first aid and anti venom vaccine.
The victim was later discharge from the unit hospital after her condition was stabilized, stated a PIB (DW) press release.
In another event, 39 Assam Rifles under the aegis of "Red Shield Division" also saved the life of a snake bite victim named Mr Kamnu, 53 years, of Champi village under Thinghat Sub Division, it added.