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Medical camp by Assam Rifles

To provide specialised medical assistance to the villagers of remote villages of Dima Hasao, a Medical Camp was organized under the aegis of Haflong based Assam Rifles Battalion at Chhota Wapu village on Wednesday.

The local population from remote villages in and around Chhota Wapu and Gunjong area of Dima Hasao district availed the facility of free medical treatment. The medical camp was organized in conjunction with the Holy Spirit Hospital of Haflong. One Doctor from Assam Rifles and Two nursing staff from Holy Spirit Hospital attended to the patients. 109 villagers from various remote areas which include 43 male, 47 female and 19 children got benefited from the medical camp.

The occasion witnessed unprecedented synergy between the security forces, civilians and civil administration. The villagers also extended necessary assistance for the conduct of the event and expressed their gratitude towards the Assam Rifles for their sincere and unassuming dedication towards addressing the problems of the hill people in remote villages. 

 

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