Snake bite victims
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, August 10 2018:
Phundrei Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) saved life of a snake bite victim.
The victim Mr Ganga Singh Tuljam, age 46 years resident of Bengi, Thoubal District was bitten by poisonous snake and was immediately rushed to the unit hospital.
The patient was readily attended by the medical team under the Regimental Medical Officer and was despatched after due treatment.
In another case of snake bite, Mrs Achoumbi, age 60 years, resident of Khumbong was bitten by poisonous snake and was immediately rushed to the unit hospital of Keithelmanbi Battalion.
The patient was readily attended by the medical team under the Regimental Medical Officer was provided with necessary treatment and was referred to RIMS Imphal.
The timely action of medical team not only saved precious human lives but also reinforced good faith among the locals.