Banned wildlife products seized
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 04 2011:
Troops of 31 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) launched operation in general area Khudengthabi on 03 Jun 11 .
and apprehended an individual along with banned wild life products from a Maruti Van.
The apprehendee was identified as Mrs Maitailing,41 yrs,r/o Ukhrul.1.200 kgs of Pangolin shell was recovered from the apprehendee.
Pangolin shell was destroyed by burning in presence of Police representatives.
Meanwhile, a medical team of 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) timely saved the life of a young lady bitten by a venomous snake, late night on 03 Jun 11.The victim named Mrs Rohna, 23 yrs, r/o Kaonuma (Imphal West) was brought to the Unit Hospital in a critical condition.
The victim was immediately attended by the Medical officer who administered life saving anti snake venom.
The patient was referred to Govt Hospital Thoubal for further management after her condition was stabilized.
Immediate medical intervention saved the life of the victim.