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Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Jammu and Kashmir: Border residents still sceptical about US-brokered ceasefire
'What Pakistan did to us was unimaginable...' said Vinod Kumar, 51, of Poonch, calling Pakistani shelling from May 7 to 10 a 'living hell'. People living close to the Line of Control (LoC) and in Poonch and Rajouri towns, have begin their journey home but are still sceptical about US brokered ceasefire. 'I returned yesterday to my home with my family from Jammu but majority of the Hindus have not returned yet,' Vinod Kumar added. Kumar said, following intense shelling by Pakistan, people from Poonch town had fled to Jammu. 'Since I have an underground bunker in my house, I along with my family shift in it during night because we still feel uncertain about US brokered ceasefire,' he added. Kumar, a teacher by profession, had fled to Jammu on May 8. 'My house has been left pock-marked by Pak shelling. Window panes and doors have been shattered,' he said. Jamrodh Singh, nephew of Amrik Singh, who was killed in Pak shelling, said, 'My uncle died before us. We are still not able to cope up with the harsh reality that we have lost him. Who will look after his daughter and son.' Singh said, 'The government had declared mock drill for May 7 but launched strikes in the night. No sirens rang ...no information was given to the people to take precautionary measures. At least people in border areas should have been alerted.' He demanded that a government job and adequate compensation be given to his uncle's family. Another resident of Poonch town, Krishan Singh said that people still lived in fear. 'People in the town are observing self imposed blackouts,' he said. 'In the night, we take all possible precautions. Poonch town wears deserted look in the evening. There is self-imposed blackout. Shops shut early and traffic goes off road,' he said. He informed that people, who have single storey house were spending nights with neighbours having double storied houses. In Rajouri, situation is not different. 'Very few people have come back to Rajouri town and those who lives in villages along the LoC aren't spending nights in their houses,' said Mohammad Wasim. 'Since Pakistan rained mortar shells in the past four days and they can't be trusted, we tend to our cattle and do other domestic chores during the day before falling back to a relative's house in the evening,' he added. Fear is still there, can't trust Pak In Mendhar town, Bhupinder Singh said, 'While Hindus have not returned to the town, Muslims, who hailed from far off villages have fallen back.' Singh had to take his 75-year-old bed-ridden mother to Jammu for her medical treatment. 'I had to take my mother to GMC Jammu. She has multiple health issues. Since situation has started de-escalating, I may take her to Jammu tomorrow,' he said. However, Ashok Kumar of Khour, who returned home on Sunday, was shocked to see all his cattle lying dead. 'What sort of ceasefire agreement was it. These Pakistanis can never be trusted. I have lost three buffaloes in Pak firing and my house has been substantially damaged,' he said. The fear can be witnessed on the international border as well. 'We have returned to our house in Abdullian and have started our normal life but a sense of fear keeps lurking us,' said Sunita Devi of Abdullian.
India Gazette
12-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
TN students brought from Kashmir to Delhi, to reach Chennai tomorrow
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): AKS Vijayan, Special Representative of Government of Tamil Nadu to New Delhi, said that students studying in various institutions in Srinagar and Baramulla have been brought to the national capital by train, as arranged by the state government. The students have been accommodated at Tamil Nadu House for the night and will be sent to Chennai on Tuesday. 'Shelling has been going on for the past four days. There is a drone attack. Missiles are also being fired. Since 6 am yesterday, shelling has been going on near my hostel. I have a flight tomorrow morning,' stated Kavin Kumar, a second-year postgraduate student at GMC Jammu. 'With the knowledge and guidance of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, we opened our control room in Tamil Nadu. 233 people have stayed in touch with us. We are sending them to Chennai,' AKS Vijayan said. Meanwhile, amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, about seventy-five students from various Central and state universities in Jammu, Rajasthan and Punjab reached Kerala House in Delhi on Friday night and Saturday morning to travel back home by various flights and trains scheduled for Saturday. In response to the developing situation, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed the opening of a 24-hour control room at Kerala House to assist Keralites in the border states. The helpline number for the control room is 01123747079. The control room was being managed under the leadership of Additional Resident Commissioner Chetan Kumar Meena, along with Controller A.S. Harikumar, Liaison Officer Rahul K. Jaiswar, and several other officials. They have been assigned to coordinate the activities and provide the necessary assistance to students and residents. Meanwhile, addressing a press briefing , Wing Commander Vyomika Singh confirmed that the Pakistan Army is moving troops towards forward areas. Wing Commander Singh asserted that while all hostile actions have been effectively countered with proportionate responses, India has reiterated its commitment to de-escalation, conditional on reciprocal restraint from Pakistan. India launched the retaliatory strikes immediately after Pakistan attacked 26 locations across India. Pakistan's attempted retaliation came in the wake of India's Operation Sindoor, where the Indian armed forces targeted nine terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. The operation was in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
PGIMER rushes team of doctors, nurses, transport support to J&K
A team of eight doctors, including two each from departments of anaesthesia, general/vascular surgery, orthopedics and plastic surgery, two nursing officers and three employees with transport support, have been deputed to Jammu and Kashmir for national duty. The team includes Dr Amit Sharma and Dr Sachin from anaesthesia; Dr Swapnesh Sahu and Dr Gokul Krishan Hari from general/vascular surgery; Dr Himanshu Kanwar and Dr Udit K Jayant from orthopaedics; Dr Mahesh and Dr Sachin C Nair from plastic surgery. Nursing officers Narinder Tyagi and Ramesh Kumar will assist in patient care. Transport support will be provided by Shiv Nath, Pradeep Kumar (II) and Lakhvir Singh. The team will report to Dr Ashutosh Gupta, principal-cum-dean, GMC Jammu. On Thursday, five ambulances with first aid kits were sent to Rajouri and Poonch regions. PGIMER has been on high alert mode since the commencement of Operation Sindoor and following the standard operation procedure for disaster management, said medical superintendent prof Vipin Kaushal. The requirement for a doctors team was received by the institute on Friday and immediate steps were taken to ensure the deployment while keeping in mind the need and facilities at its own campus, said an official. The team is expected to depart in the morning. PGIMER director Prof Vivek Lal said, 'PGIMER remains committed to safeguarding human lives and is fully prepared to respond effectively to any emergency, regardless of the challenges we face.' A high-level committee conducted a spot visit to the advanced trauma centre, PGIMER, on Friday to assess the emergency preparedness. A control room in GMSH-16 is also set up. GMCH-32 has set up a disaster control room. PGIMER and GMCH-32 are going to function in the normal routine. There is no change in the surgery schedule so far in both hospitals. However, GMSH-16 has reduced its elective surgeries, but emergency procedures will be done as required. The convocation ceremony in GMCH-32 scheduled for Saturday has been postponed till further blood bank has also organised special camps to increase the number of blood units in its stock for any exigency. A 48-year-old female from Poonch who got injured due to an artillery shell has been admitted to PGIMER. She sustained injury to her left eye and was referred by Government Medical College, Jammu. She underwent surgery and is currently stable, said the PGIMER spokesperson.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hospitals in J&K on high alert after Pahalgam terror attack; GMC Jammu withdraws emergency order
After the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, hospitals across Jammu and Kashmir have moved to prepare for any medical emergencies. Two government-run medical colleges—one in Jammu and the other in Baramulla—issued formal advisories, urging staff to stay on high alert. However, one of those directives didn't last long. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India pulled the plug on IWT when Pakistanis are fighting over water What makes this India-Pakistan standoff more dangerous than past ones The problem of Pakistan couldn't have come at a worse time for D-St On Friday evening, Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu released a circular instructing all hospital staff to be fully alert and ready. '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,' stated the advisory from the Medical Superintendent of GMCH Jammu. Agencies The circular wasn't just about being present. It ordered the Store Officer and Store Keepers to maintain essential medicines, emergency medical equipment, and other critical supplies in a state of readiness. In addition, staff were advised to avoid unnecessary leave and remain within hospital premises during their duty hours. Live Events A 24x7 control room was also established 'to coordinate all emergency responses', according to the same order. This room was to operate without pause, ensuring fast communication in case of an incident. GMC Jammu rescinds order within hours By late night, however, the alert was withdrawn. The hospital walked back the circular in a fresh notice issued by Dr Ashutosh Gupta, Principal and Dean, GMC Jammu. '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,' Gupta stated. Agencies The rollback has not been explained officially. But it came just hours after the original alert had set emergency protocols into motion. GMC Baramulla maintains high alert Meanwhile, Government Medical College Baramulla issued a similar advisory, but unlike its Jammu counterpart, the hospital held its ground. Heads of departments were instructed to review their respective areas for readiness. Special focus was placed on critical units like the emergency department and the blood centre. 'It is hereby directed that all hospital staff, particularly those in the blood centre and casualty (emergency) department, remain on high alert and be fully prepared to respond promptly and efficiently in the event of any emergency situation,' read the Baramulla order. Internal checks, resource inventories, and staff coordination were among the immediate steps taken by the administration. Stockpiles, surveillance, and staff presence GMC Baramulla's advisory also outlined clear operational measures. Departments were instructed to ensure adequate supplies of all blood groups, maintain emergency beds, and stock essential drugs and tools. The circular emphasised tightening hospital security, upgrading surveillance systems, and keeping all critical departments prepared for crowd control. Safety of both patients and medical staff was placed as a top concern. This flurry of action follows the recent attack in Pahalgam and a broader spike in cross-border tension. Hospitals are not just care facilities in such times—they often double as critical response centres for civilian emergencies. Whether responding to terror attacks, sudden surges in casualties, or chemical incidents, their ability to remain functional and coordinated becomes vital. While GMC Jammu backtracked, even briefly activating such an alert shows the pressure felt by public institutions in the Union Territory. In contrast, GMC Baramulla's sustained preparedness paints a picture of cautious consistency. The wider question remains: how will public healthcare facilities in the region navigate ongoing instability? For now, they walk a careful line between caution and calm.
