A technician prepares a column for testing during the Rebound Hammer Test at IMDH Mokokchung on July 4, conducted to assess the structural integrity of the hospital’s Block A.
Rebound Hammer Test carried out amid concerns over structural safety
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | July 4
A Rebound Hammer Test to assess the structural strength of the District Hospital Mokokchung (Block Building A) was conducted on July 4.
The test, carried out by North East Engineer, Guwahati, was conducted on the ceiling, pillars, and columns, with six testing spots each for the ceiling, pillars, and columns on all three floors. The purpose was to evaluate the strength of the columns, beams, and slabs. The results of the test are expected to be submitted within five to seven days.
The testing was conducted following approval granted by the National Health Mission, State Health Society, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Nagaland, through letter No. NL/NHM/07/CW-DH/2018-19/pt-1/1063 dated July 2, 2025, as part of the ongoing upgradation work of the hospital’s main building.
It may be recalled that the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) had earlier, on May 31, directed KC Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd. to immediately halt construction work at the Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital site, citing the absence of inspection and clearance by the designated evaluation team. “Until and unless the evaluation team conducts a thorough inspection and provides official clearance, all construction activities must be halted immediately from today, i.e. May 31, 2025, and remain suspended until further notice,” AKM stated in a press release.
Officials and stakeholders present at the site included the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Mokokchung; Medical Superintendent of IMDH Mokokchung; Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Mokokchung; and the Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung. Executive Engineers from the Medical Engineering Division (Kohima), PWD (R&B), and PWD (Housing), Mokokchung, were also in attendance.
Also present were representatives of KC Infra Projects Pvt. Ltd., M/s Artain Enterprise Pvt. Ltd., Dimapur, Ao Senden, and the Ao Students’ Conference (AKM).
