IMPHAL, Sept 2: The medical team of 23 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) carried out a rescue operation on September 1, 2012. A Shaktiman truck carrying about 20 passengers met an accident and fell down into a gorge between Phungyar and East Tusom in Ukhrul District. On receipt of information about the accident, medical team of 23 Assam Rifles rushed to the accident site. Six passengers with injuries were brought to the Unit Hospital and were given first aid and further evacuated to Imphal for further treatment. In another instance, a team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) organized a Medical cum Dental Camp at Chandel on September 1, 2012. More than 150 patients from Chandel and adjoining areas were benefited from the camp.
