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Henlly Phom OdyuoDimapur, Aug. 17 (EMN): Many young people aspiring to join the Indian armed forces under the newly launched Agnipath scheme are said to be rushing to hospitals to get their tattoos removed, as indelible imprints are not allowed in the military. Consultant dermatologist at Eden Medical Centre, Dimapur, Dr. Atoka Sumi told Eastern Mirror that many young men have been reporting to him for removal of tattoos of late. He said the number has increased though people do come on other days as well. Dr. Leishiwon Kumrah, Department of Dermatology Head, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) in Dimapur, also said that there has been an increase in the number patients coming for removal of tattoo of late. However, she said the number of such patients surge whenever there is a recruitment, not just in defence but in hospitality sector as well. Even during college and school admission time, young students rush to get their tattoos removed, she added. This time, the surge has been witnessed amid commencement of registration for ‘Agniveer’ in the armed forces after massive protests in many states, and the recruitment rally in Nagaland scheduled to be held next month. The age...