AR helps fire victims
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2016 :
12 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles
under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) carried out a swift and spon-
taneous rescue and relief operation in Tengnoupal village in
Chandel district today.
A huge fire broke out due to short circuit in a house at
around 8.15 am today, said a press release issued by PRO
Hqs IGAR (S).
Observing the flames and large amount of smoke emanat-
ing from the village, 12 Assam Rifles immediately activated
officer led teams comprising fire fighting party, quick action
team, medical personnel and water bowsers within five min-
utes and rushed to the spot at 8.20 am.
The team's swift and bold action brought the fire under
control and saved precious lives of the affected persons, the
press release said.
The Assam Rifles personnel could manage to remove two
gas cylinders out of three which further helped neutralize the
possibility of a major disaster, besides rescuing the house
owner.
Assam Rifles with its two water bowsers and fire extin-
guishers extinguished the fire in an hour.
The injured person
was provided immediate first aid at the unit hospital of 12
Assam Rifles.
One Junior Commissioned Officer of the unit also suffered
minor injuries during the rescue operation.
The villagers of
Tengnoupal expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the
Assam Rifles for rescuing them and saving their life, added
the press release.