The Crossbill News Desk
In the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, two major government hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir issued advisories urging staff to remain on high alert and prepared for any emergency. However, one of the advisories was later withdrawn.
On Friday evening, the Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu circulated a notice directing all staff to be on alert in view of “cross-border tension” in the Union Territory.
The advisory, issued by the Medical Superintendent, called for emergency preparedness and instructed store officers to ensure the availability of essential supplies, emergency medicines, and critical equipment.
“In view of the cross-border tension in the UT of J&K, all staff members are hereby directed to remain alert and ensure complete preparedness to meet any exigencies that may arise at any time,” read the circular.
Staff were also advised to avoid unnecessary leave and remain within hospital premises. A 24x7 control room was reportedly set up to coordinate emergency responses.
However, hours later, the advisory was withdrawn. An official order issued by Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean of GMC Jammu, stated that the earlier circular had been “withdrawn ab initio with immediate effect.”
“The circular issued by Medical Superintendent GMCH Jammu… is withdrawn ab initio with immediate effect,” read the order.
Meanwhile, the Government Medical College Baramulla issued a similar advisory to its staff. The circular directed heads of departments to conduct internal readiness assessments to ensure compliance with emergency protocols. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining preparedness in the blood centre and casualty departments.
The Baramulla advisory also instructed staff to secure adequate stocks of all blood groups, ensure the availability of emergency beds and medical supplies, and bolster security and surveillance measures for crowd control and hospital safety.
The advisories come amid heightened security concerns in the region following the terror incident in Pahalgam, as authorities brace for any potential escalation.
On Friday evening, the Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu circulated a notice directing all staff to be on alert in view of “cross-border tension” in the Union Territory.
The advisory, issued by the Medical Superintendent, called for emergency preparedness and instructed store officers to ensure the availability of essential supplies, emergency medicines, and critical equipment.
“In view of the cross-border tension in the UT of J&K, all staff members are hereby directed to remain alert and ensure complete preparedness to meet any exigencies that may arise at any time,” read the circular.
Staff were also advised to avoid unnecessary leave and remain within hospital premises. A 24x7 control room was reportedly set up to coordinate emergency responses.
However, hours later, the advisory was withdrawn. An official order issued by Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean of GMC Jammu, stated that the earlier circular had been “withdrawn ab initio with immediate effect.”
“The circular issued by Medical Superintendent GMCH Jammu… is withdrawn ab initio with immediate effect,” read the order.
Meanwhile, the Government Medical College Baramulla issued a similar advisory to its staff. The circular directed heads of departments to conduct internal readiness assessments to ensure compliance with emergency protocols. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining preparedness in the blood centre and casualty departments.
The Baramulla advisory also instructed staff to secure adequate stocks of all blood groups, ensure the availability of emergency beds and medical supplies, and bolster security and surveillance measures for crowd control and hospital safety.
The advisories come amid heightened security concerns in the region following the terror incident in Pahalgam, as authorities brace for any potential escalation.
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