As part of the Assam Rifles Raising Day commemorations, free medical camp was organized for all AR ex-servicemen and their dependants at 5 Assam Rifles community centre, Zunheboto on March 10. Earlier, on March 9 the same free medical camp was conducted at Ashukuto village. Hosts of AR ex-servicemen, family members and dependents attended the camp and availed the free medical checkups and gift hampers handed over by 5 AR CO Col’ Sachit Suri. Head of Zila Sainik Board Zunheboto, maj retd Kohito also graced the occasion.
MITELEPHE: Free medical and dental camp was organized by 19 Assam Rifles and 3 Dental Unit under the aegis of HQ 5 Sector Assam Rifles (AR) on March 10 at Mitelephe village, Kohima on the occasion of 181st Raising Day of Assam rifles. A total number of 126 villagers including 46 children, 35 males and 45 females suffering from ailments such as respiratory tract infections, gastrointestinal infections, skin infection, and dental ailments were provided with necessary treatment and free medicines. A lecture on dental care and self hygiene was also organized for the villagers. ADC Kohima, Lithrongla Tongpi, and SMO Dr Sekhose, Zakhama also graced the occasion.
MANGKOLEMBA: 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ 7 Sector Assam Rifles organised a medical camp under Op Sadbhavna at Mengkolemba village, Mokokchung district on March 10.
According to AR locals of far flung villages with no access to medical treatment facilities also attended the medical camp. Medical officer and paramedical staff of 44 Assam Rifles treated 208 patients to include 62 males, 110 females and 36 children of the area and distributed free medicines to the patients.