KA Tengnoupal, 15th
May 2016:
12 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector Assam Rifles
under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) carried out a swift and spontaneous rescue
and relief operation in Tengnoupal Village, Chandel, Manipur. On 13 May 2016 at
around 0815 hrs, due to short circuit in one of the houses located in
Tengnoupal village a huge fire was set off. Observing the flames and large
amount of smoke emanating from amidst the village, 12 Assam Rifles immediately
activated officer led teams comprising Fire Fighting Party, Quick Action Team,
Medical personnel and Water Bowsers within 5 minutes and rushed to the spot at
0820 hrs. The team's swift and bold action got the fire under control and saved
precious lives of the affected persons.
The Assam Rifles personnel could manage to
remove two gas cylinders out of three which further helped neutralize the
possibility of a major disaster, besides rescuing the house owner. Assam Rifles
with its two water bowsers and fire extinguishers extinguished the fire in an
hour. The injured person was provided immediate first aid at the unit hospital
of 12 Assam Rifles. One Junior Commissioned Officer of the unit also suffered
minor injuries during the rescue operation. The villagers of Tengnoupal
expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the Assam Rifles for rescuing
them and saving their life.
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