Imphal: Two-year-old Chuishut is not only alive, but also well on her way to a full recovery, thanks to the remarkable efforts of Assam Rifles personnel posted in remote parts of Manipur. Chuishut is from Grihang, a remote village in the Kamjong district of the state. This district is home to the colourful Tangkhul tribe.
Chuishut was playing outside her house early on Monday when she slipped into a water tank. By the time locals brought her out, there were hardly any signs of life.
“This happened in one of the most inaccessible parts of the state. With poor modes of communication, the village had very little hope for timely medical support. On receiving the distress call, Assam Rifles, with medical personnel, rushed to the spot. The child was stabilised and calls were placed for a military helicopter to evacuate her to the Assam Rifles Military Hospital in Imphal. Despite the logistical challenges, the seamless coordination ensured the child was in expert care within hours of the accident,” an Assam Rifles official said.
At the hospital, expert paediatric care was provided and the child was brought out of danger. Timely intervention was critical and any delay could have cost her life, the doctors said. The child’s parents were overwhelmed by this support.
“We thought we were going to lose her. Assam Rifles gave her back to us,” the child’s father said.
The Assam Rifles is not only entrusted with managing the country’s border with Myanmar, but also maintaining peace in the restive state of Manipur. Over the last one year, the Force – under the operational command of the Army – has been trying to restore peace in the state, badly affected by ethnic strife.
