Srinagar:
The Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH) Jammu has officially revoked a high-alert directive issued on April 25, 2025, which instructed hospital staff to remain vigilant due to reported cross-border tensions in Jammu and Kashmir.
Initial Circular Instructed High State of Readiness
The circular, signed by the Medical Superintendent of GMCH Jammu, urged staff to stay prepared for any potential emergencies. Hospital personnel were instructed to ensure the availability of critical supplies and essential equipment, reduce unnecessary leave, and ensure uninterrupted patient care.
The earlier circular read:
“The Store Officer and Store Keepers, GMCH are requested to keep all essential supplies, emergency medicines, and critical equipment in a state of readiness for immediate use to meet any exigency. All hospital staff are advised to restrict unnecessary holidays and are directed to ensure their presence within the hospital premises during duty hours to maintain uninterrupted and effective patient care. A 24×7 Control Room has been established to coordinate all emergency responses. The control room will function round the clock and may be contacted for any urgent requirement/issues.”
Formal Withdrawal by GMC Jammu
However, on April 27, 2025, Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean of GMC Jammu, issued a fresh directive formally withdrawing the earlier circular. The reason for this action remains unspecified.
The new communication stated:
“The circular issued by Medical Superintendent GMCH Jammu vide endorsement number GMCH/2025/812 dated 25.4.2025 is withdrawn ab-initio with immediate effect.”
Impact of Recent Terror Attack on the Region
This decision comes in the wake of a horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which left the nation shaken. The attack claimed the life of Bharath Bhushan, a 41-year-old former software professional from Bengaluru, who was gunned down in front of his wife, Dr. Sujatha, a paediatrician, and their three-year-old son. Despite pleading for his life, Bhushan was shot dead by militants, leaving his family devastated and marking a tragic moment in the ongoing security crisis in the region.
