SRINAGAR: Hours after instructing staff to remain alert and prepared due to “cross-border tension,” authorities at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu withdrew the directive on Friday.
“The circular issued by Medical Superintendent GMCH Jammu vide endorsement number GMCH/2025/812-17 dated 25-04-2025 is withdrawn ab initio with immediate effect,” reads the order issued by Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean, GMC Jammu.
Earlier, the Medical Superintendent of GMCH Jammu had issued a circular: “In view of the prevailing 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.”
The circular further directed the Store Officer and Store Keepers of GMCH to keep all essential supplies, emergency medicines, and critical equipment ready for immediate use.
“All hospital staff are advised to restrict unnecessary leave and are directed to ensure their presence within the hospital premises during duty hours to maintain uninterrupted and effective patient care,” it stated, adding, “A 24×7 Control Room has been established to coordinate all emergency responses. The control room will function round the clock.” (GNS)
