In the early hours of October 8, 2024 Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), in coordination with Army Aviation, provided critical emergency medical support and airlifted 12-year-old Miss Lunhoihching from Hebron Veng in Churachandpur District, Manipur.
The young girl had been involved in an accident on 03 October 2024, and suffered a severe Grade V right kidney injury (as per the AAST kidney injury scale). Her condition required urgent surgical intervention however, unfortunately, the District Hospital in Churachandpur lacked the specialized urological care and facilities necessary to treat her, and her condition began to deteriorate.
Miss Lunhoihching’s showed no signs of improvement, necessitating swift action. Cleared by doctors to travel in a sitting position, the Assam Rifles medical team assessed her vitals and coordinated with the District Administration and Army Aviation to facilitate an urgent air evacuation to Guwahati.
In the early hours of 08 October 2024, Miss Lunhoihching and her mother were safely evacuated, ensuring that she received the much needed critical care. The family expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate and timely support extended by Assam Rifles and Army Aviation during their time of need.
