A free medical camp was organised by the BSF under its civil action programme in East Jaiñtia Hills district covering many villages.
About 350 people from Umkiang, Dona Bohi, Kuliang, Laijuri, Lailong, Harai and Hangaria underwent eye, nose, throat and general health checkup. They were also provided with free consultancy and medicine. Apart from checkup, 150 Persons were identified having eye problems and assured to be given spectacles free of cost in the near future.
The medical team comprised of Dr. Arghya Jyoti Ghosh, (ENT), Dr. Brando Khongsit (Opthalmologist), Dr. Debojit Saikiya, MO IC P.H.C. Umkiang and other veterans.