Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakeena Itoo made a visit to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital on Monday to assess the condition of 29 women students who sustained injuries in a road accident the previous day. The students, aged between 18 and 25 years, were returning to their homes after participating in a Tiranga Yatra event that commenced from Bahu Fort and concluded at Mubarak Mandi in the city. The incident occurred on Sunday night when the mini-bus transporting them overturned on a flyover.
Information reaching Tahir Rihat suggests that the GMC authorities have reported three of the injured students remain in critical condition following the accident. During her hospital visit, Minister Itoo toured the wards, engaging directly with the injured students to inquire about their well-being, the medical treatment they were receiving, and the overall facilities being provided to them, according to an official spokesperson. She also held discussions with the medical staff and hospital administrators, seeking a comprehensive briefing on the nature of the injuries sustained by each student and the specific treatment plans being implemented for their recovery.
The Health Minister issued directives to the GMC administration and the attending medical teams, emphasizing the necessity of providing the highest standard of care. She stressed the importance of round-the-clock monitoring and comprehensive medical attention for all affected students. Minister Itoo underscored that all essential medical resources must be mobilized to facilitate the speedy recovery of the injured individuals. She stated, “The health and well-being of every injured student is our foremost concern. The government stands firmly with the affected families in this difficult time. Every possible facility will be made available to ensure their best possible treatment.”
Furthermore, Minister Itoo instructed the doctors and relevant officers to maintain continuous observation of the patients in critical condition, ensuring that timely interventions are administered whenever necessary. She added, “There must be no lapse in patient care and every injured girl should receive prompt and quality treatment, with special attention to those in critical condition.” The minister also urged the hospital authorities to foster proper coordination among various medical departments and to ensure the consistent availability of necessary medicines, diagnostic services, surgical facilities, and other support systems crucial for the care of the injured students.
Minister Itoo expressed her optimism that all the injured girls would make a full recovery at the earliest opportunity and assured that the Health Department would extend all necessary support to both the patients and their families during this challenging period. The GMC administration, as part of the briefing to the minister, detailed the treatment arrangements in place and provided an update on the medical status of the injured students, affirming that dedicated teams of doctors and paramedical staff were actively attending to them, the spokesperson further stated.
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.
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