Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), visited forward medical sub-units in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir under the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps on November 14, 2026, to review operational medical preparedness and healthcare capabilities.
During the visit, the senior officer assessed the readiness of medical facilities responsible for providing essential healthcare and combat medical support to troops deployed in forward operational areas.
Air Marshal Thareja commended the high standards of combat medical readiness maintained by the medical units and appreciated the innovative infrastructure developed to strengthen healthcare delivery in challenging operational environments.
He also praised the professionalism, dedication and commitment of medical personnel who continue to provide quality healthcare services to soldiers serving in demanding conditions.
The visit highlighted the importance of maintaining robust medical support systems, particularly in forward areas where timely medical intervention, emergency treatment and casualty management are essential for sustaining operational effectiveness.
In recognition of its outstanding contribution to combat medical care within the White Knight Corps Area of Responsibility (AOR), 170 Military Hospital (170 MH) was presented with a Unit Appreciation.
The recognition acknowledged the hospital’s contribution to maintaining medical preparedness and delivering healthcare support to military personnel operating in the region.
The visit reaffirmed the Armed Forces Medical Services’ commitment to strengthening combat medical capabilities, improving healthcare infrastructure and ensuring comprehensive medical support for troops deployed in operational areas.
