Lecture on prevention against snake bite
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(s) *
Imphal, July 13 2018:
Due to prevailing monsoons the number of snake bite cases in the state have increased.
Most of these cases of snake bite approach units of Assam Rifles for treatment.
In the last six months approximately 100 snake bite cases have been treated saving precious lives.
In order to spread awareness amongst the locals a lecture on prevention against snake bite and first aid was conducted at Paramount Standard English School, Liekoching village, Imphal East District by Mantripukhri Batallion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South).
The lecture was conducted to educate children about preventive measures to be taken on being bitten by a snake.
A demonstration on use of first aid was also conducted by the medical staff of the unit.
A total of 35 students attended the lecture.
The School authorities appreciated the effort of Assam Rifles to educate the students.