Meningococcal Outbreak Amongst Agniveer Trainees in Shillong

Tragedy struck at the Assam Regimental Centre as two Agniveer trainees died following a suspected bacterial infection outbreak. Currently, 28 trainees are under observation at the Military Hospital in Shillong, with suspicions of meningococcal infection rising.

One trainee died last week, and another succumbed on Monday. Both had been admitted to the hospital after showing symptoms. An army official stated that samples have been collected to confirm this infection.

In response, precautionary measures, including administering medicines to close contacts, enforcing the use of masks, and restricting movement, have been initiated. The Meghalaya Health Department and military authorities have stepped up surveillance and preparedness, urging the public to stay vigilant but not panic.