By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Feb 24: Two youths undergoing Agniveer training at the Assam Regimental Centre in Happy Valley have reportedly died due to suspected meningococcal bacterial infection.
Sources told The Shillong Times on Tuesday that one trainee died last week while another passed away on Monday.
Both were admitted to the Military Hospital Shillong for treatment.
Sources further informed that 28 other trainees are currently admitted to the same hospital with suspected meningococcal bacterial infection and are under close medical observation.
A statement from the Defence PRO Shillong said that as a precautionary measure, chemoprophylactic dose of antibiotic ciprofloxacin as per medical protocols has been given to all contacts.
Further, masking and restricted movement protocols have been put in place.
“Authorities are monitoring the situation closely. There is no cause for alarm or panic,” the PRO added.
