Kamjong: Shangshak Battalion of Assam Rifles, through its Sorde Company Operating Base (COB), organised a comprehensive medical camp at Sorde Village, Kamjong District, Manipur, reaffirming its steadfast commitment to community welfare and accessible healthcare for remote populations. The initiative was conducted to extend essential healthcare support to underserved areas within the battalion’s Area of Responsibility (AOR), promoting health awareness, facilitating early detection of potential health concerns and encouraging preventive healthcare practices among local residents.
During the camp, the Senior Medical Officer (SMO) of Shangshak Battalion conducted health screenings for 70 civilians, comprising 40 males, 25 females and 5 elderly persons from the Sorde AOR. The villagers were provided with comprehensive medical assessments, vital health consultations and free distribution of essential medicines. The camp provided a direct platform for the local population to interact with Assam Rifles medical personnel and address their healthcare needs effectively.
The medical outreach highlights Assam Rifles’ holistic approach towards combining operational duties with humanitarian assistance, thereby deepening mutual trust and civil-military cooperation. Through such sustained community-oriented endeavours, Assam Rifles continues to prove itself as a dependable partner in advancing health, well-being and goodwill across the region, upholding its proud legacy as the “Friends of the North East.”
