Enhanced Security Measures Implemented at Jammu Hospitals

Jammu government hospitals have deployed armed security personnel for the safety of medical staff and doctors. This action follows the rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, prompting increased precautions. Government Medical College (GMC) and Sri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) hospitals are the first to benefit from these measures.

In a bid to ensure the safety of medical staff and doctors, armed security personnel have been deployed at government hospitals in Jammu. The initiative comes in response to the tragic rape and murder of a doctor in Kolkata, which has heightened concerns about the security of healthcare professionals.

Significantly, the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital and Sri Maharaja Gulab Singh (SMGS) hospital are at the forefront of this security upgrade. Officials revealed that GMC hospital is among the first in the nation to introduce armed security within its emergency premises.

The deployment, consisting of 34 police personnel—including 15 women officers—equipped with arms and communication tools, is stationed throughout key areas such as the emergency wing, mortuary, indoor wards, and other critical zones. This substantial measure follows thorough discussions between hospital administrations and police authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)