Assam Rifles conducts demonstration on first aid and snakebite at Zokhawthar in Mizoram

AIZAWL: To achieve the motto of "Winning Hearts & Minds of local populace" and in a bid to educate locals, the Serchhip Battalion of Headquarters 23 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (East), conducted a lecture and demonstration on First Aid, CPR and Snake Bite at Zokhawthar village on Thursday.

The Battalion conducted lecture cum demonstration with an aim to train and educate the locals on provision of basic first aid. A demonstration on first aid procedure was performed by Para Medical team of the Battalion which will save precious lives during any medical emergency. Moreover, a demonstration on CPR and awareness on Snake Bite in which the medical team educated locals about how to deal with snake bites cases and measures to avoid snake bite. In addition, the locals were briefed on the correct steps and measures to be taken in case of cut injuries and control on blood loss and sprain treatment, stated a press release.

The programme concluded with word of thanks by the locals authority and appreciated the kind gesture of the Assam Rifles in reaching out to them and hoped that this effort would go a long way in further cementing the bond between the people of Mizoram and Assam Rifles.

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