Snake bite victim saved
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 16 2017:
The medical team of Veng Battalion under the aegis of Churachandpur Sector Assam Rifles of Red Shield Division saved the life of a civilian namely John Paukhalun, s/o S Liamzamang (27), resident of S Geltri village, Churachandpur district, claimed a press release of PIB Defence .
He was bitten by a venomous snake.
The victim was brought to the unit Hospital August 8 .
He was immediately attended by Medical Officers who carried out symptomatic treatment and issued the anti-venom and further referred to Imphal the same night .
The speedy action of medication by the medical team of this unit saved the life of the victim .
The villagers and the family members expressed their gratitude, the release said.