IMPHAL, June 28: Yesterday, the June 27 a young boy Kaonei, 2 yrs old from village Phaibung Khullen, Senapati District was brought to MI Room, 59 Mountain Brigade of the Red Shield division bitten by a viper snake while playing at home added the release.
The boy was immediately administered with the lifesaving ASV (anti snake venom) therapy by the medical officer and the paramedical staff.
After the treatment the child was kept under observation for about 5 hours and then referred to higher medical facility. Local people thanked the Army for saving the young and precious life added the release.