AR saves four snake bite victims
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 19 2018:
Tulihal Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles saved precious lives of four snakebite victims.
The victims identified as S Asalata (55), a resident of Mongsangei, Imphal West District, Kh Ibobi Singh (64), resident of Taobungkhok Village, Imphal West District, Purnimashi Devi (50), resident of Nambol, Bishenpur District and Bhumeshswar (38), resident of Bashikhong, Imphal East District were bitten by poisonous snakes in different instances and were immediately rushed to the unit hospital.
The patients were readily attended by the medical team under the Regimental Medical Officer and were given immediate medical assistance and anti venom serum.
The timely action of medical team not only saved their lives but also reinforced good faith amongst the locals.
Since the beginning of this year, more than 120 cases of snake bite have been treated by units of Assam Rifles in the Imphal valley.
The saving of lives was possible due to the availability of anti venom serum with units which has catered for the additional requirement of treating the snake bite victims.