After the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India has taken a tough stance, with the army on the front lines. Terrorist hideouts are being demolished, and crackdowns are intensifying. India's decisive actions are visibly impacting Pakistan, which fears a major military operation. Pakistan has started preparations to handle the situation.
The Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK) administration has imposed emergency restrictions, halting health workers' leave and transfers immediately.
The Directorate of Health in Jhelum Valley issued orders on April 25, citing an 'emergency situation' and directing medical personnel to remain stationed at hospitals and health units. No employee is allowed leaves or transfers, and private use of government vehicles is prohibited.
Rising Panic in Pakistan
This sudden move by the PoK administration highlights the panic in Pakistan. Indian security agencies have also taken this 'emergency order' seriously, predicting increased military or terrorist activities near the Line of Control (LoC), especially areas opposite Pahalgam.
Details of the Order...
''Due to the emergency situation, all health centers are instructed to prepare for any untoward incidents. Doctors, paramedic staff, and ambulance drivers must be ready at district headquarters hospitals and all medical centers. Those on leave must cancel and obtain written permission before leaving their duty stations. Negligence will lead to disciplinary action against the concerned doctors/paramedic staff. This order is effective immediately.''
Infiltration Concerns, Increased Vigilance
Intelligence reports suggest terrorist infiltration attempts in South Kashmir's Pahalgam and surroundings. Indian security forces have ramped up patrolling in the Pahalgam and Anantnag districts.
Vigilant Indian Armed Forces
On the Line of Control, the Indian Army is maintaining special vigilance, particularly in sensitive areas opposite Jhelum Valley. The deployment underscores India's readiness to tackle any threats, ensuring robust security for the region.
Medicine Stockpiling in Pakistan
After trade stoppage by India, Pakistan has initiated emergency steps to secure medicine supplies, with stockpiling efforts in place.
Media reports indicate that Pakistani health authorities have begun emergency preparations to manage drug supplies following the suspension of trade relations with India.
Following the Pahalgam attack, the Indus Water Treaty was suspended. In response to India's decision, Islamabad suspended all trade with New Delhi on Thursday. Geo News reported that the halting of trade with India has prompted urgent measures to ensure Pakistan's medicine needs are met, with emergency preparations underway by health officials.
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) confirmed this. Although there’s no formal notification regarding the medicine sector restrictions, contingency plans are already in effect. The terrorist attack at the Besaran Valley in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir left 26 dead, mostly tourists, making it the deadliest attack in the valley since the Pulwama attack in 2019.
