Imphal, June 13: Thinghat Battalion under Churachandpur Assam Rifles Sector, saved accident victims in Tuitha Lui on 12 Jun 17. The Battalion received request for helping people, whose vehicle had toppled in Tuitha Lui jungle, in a gorge around 150 meters deep. Without delay, search and rescue mission was launched, and in spite of bad weather, injured people were located and rescued on foot by the unit personnel. After administering first aid, they were evacuated to District hospital Churachandpur. The speedy and humane action of the battalion resulted in saving lives of three people, one of whom has been discharged from hospital and two are in critical state, though in stable condition.