Road accident victims
Source: PRO Cell IGAR(S) *
Imphal, August 29 2018:
Lilong Company Operating Base of Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) saved 19 children of Catholic School, Canchipur when the school van ferrying the children toppled after the driver lost control of the vehicle due to over speeding.
The incident occurred on NH 102 at around 9 AM on 29 August.
The Quick Action Team from Lilong Company Operating Base responded to the incident immediately and rushed to the incident site.
The team pacified the crowd and comforted the frightened children.
The nursing assistant administered necessary first aid to the injured children.
The Quick Action Team later assisted the locals in clearing the traffic caused due to the accident.
The parents of the injured children expressed their gratitude to the Assam rifles for the speedy and humane action.