CHANDIGARH, JULY 6: Soldiers who have lost their limbs in combat during Operation Vijay in Kargil will be fitted with imported state-of-the-art artificial limbs.Sources say the Army has already taken up their case with the Government and the sanction is expected to arrive within the next few days.
A British firm is being approached for the supply of artificial limbs. Made of special light-weight material called endolite, these artificial limbs would have movable joints, enabling the wearer to walk virtually naturally. The cost for fitting the limbs, will be borne by the Government.
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