SRINAGAR: Authorities on Saturday attached the Medical Superintendent with Director Health Services Jammu, a day after he issued a circular calling upon staff at GMC Jammu to be alert and ready to meet any exigency amid “border tension”.
While the circular was withdrawn by the Principal/Dean GMC Jammu hours after it was issued, the government issued Order (No. 329-JK(HME) of 2025) which reads, “Dr Narinder Bhutyal, I/C Medical Superintendent, Government Medical College, Jammu is repatriated forthwith and attached in the Directorate of Health Services, Jammu for further duties.”
Further, Dr Varinder Trisal, I/C Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Ramban has been deputed to Government Medical College, Jammu on standard terms and conditions of deputation, as per the order. “He shall also look after the charge of Medical Superintendent, Government Medical College, Hospital Jammu.”
Meanwhile, Dr Sudershan Singh Katoch, Medical Officer presently on deputation to J&KMSCL, has been repatriated forthwith and posted in District Hospital Ramban. “He shall also temporarily look after the charge of Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Ramban,” the order reads, adding, “The officials shall be deemed to have been relieved forthwith.” (GNS)
