Amid the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, the Indian Army’s medical teams have been ‘beacons of compassion’ for civilians caught in the ethnic strife. The PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh, said on Wednesday that the medical teams have emerged as “angels of hope, their dedication transcending mere medical care to embrace the wounded spirits of the locals.”

In a press release, the Spokesperson shared three cases in the village of Yaingangpokpi, Imphal East district, where the efforts of its Indian Army medical teams have left indelible marks of hope and healing on the lives they have touched.

“One such story is that of Mrs Payola, bearing the scars of agony, came out for help at Medical Clinic of Army at Yangangpoki. Her body bore the marks of a tragic incident, with burns over her face, neck, shoulder, biceps and her spirit weighed down by pain and despair. Army Medical team, embodying the ethos of service without boundaries, stepped in, tended to her wounds, offering not just medical treatment but also empathy and much needed care. Through days and weeks of treatment, Mrs Payola emerged not only healed but also filled with newfound hope, extending her gratitude to the Army’s medical team.

Similarly, on a fateful morning, the cries of a 3-year-old Tangkhul girl, Miss Timror, echoed through the village. Her tiny feet burnt and seared by flames, found solace in the arms of the same medical team. The team treated her with utmost care and a touch of kindness that transcended language barriers. After few days, Miss Timror’s laughter once again filled the air, leaving an enduring impression on the hearts of all who witnessed the noble gesture of the Army’s Medical Officer and his team.

In the quiet village of New Canaan, 70-year-old Mrs. Lily has become immobile and was in immense pain due to an old wound on her leg. Yet again, Army’s Medical team emerged as her guiding light. With skillful hands, compassionate hearts and days of meticulous care, they restored Mrs. Lily’s dignity, that was visible as her eyes sparkled with happiness when she took her first steps after the treatment.”

The Spokesperson further said that the noble gestures and humane approach of the Indian Army’s Medical teams have transformed “wounds into scars of resilience and despair into rays of hope”, “spreading light amidst the shadows of adversity in Manipur.”