Snake bite victim saved
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 18 2015 :
The medical team of 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) saved the life of a snake bite victim identified as Master RS Thuinganing (10), son of Mr Yangashung of Tolloi village, Ukhrul district.
According to a press statement issued by PRO HQ IGAR (S), he was bitten by a venomous snake on right hand and was brought to the unit hospital in a critical condition.
The victim was immediately attended to by the medical officer who injected life saving anti snake venom.
The timely action taken by the medical team of the Assam Rifles saved the precious life of the victim and the village head man expressed gratitude to the Assam Rifles for the humanitarian gesture.