Major General D Vivekanand, Major General Medical at Headquarters Western Command, conducted an official visit to Military Hospital Pathankot and the Air Force Station on May 30 to assess the readiness and efficiency of medical operations. He was accompanied by Brigadier VK Shankhyan, Brigadier Medical of the Rising Star Corps, as well as senior officers of the Gurj Division.
The visit included a comprehensive inspection of the hospital facilities and medical units supporting the operational area. Major General Vivekanand took stock of both peacetime healthcare services and battlefield medical readiness, with a particular emphasis on recent experiences from Operation Sindoor.
Addressing the personnel, he commended their dedication, resilience, and high standards of service. He lauded the medical staff for their exceptional contributions during Operation Sindoor, a precision strike operation carried out by Indian forces against terrorist infrastructure in the region. He noted that the swift and professional response by medical teams played a crucial role in supporting troops involved in the high-stakes mission.
The General Officer encouraged continued vigilance and dedication to patient care, stressing the dual importance of maintaining top-tier medical services while preparing for future operational exigencies.
Pathankot remains a strategically sensitive zone, having previously witnessed major security events including the 2016 airbase attack. As such, the Military Hospital Pathankot plays a pivotal role in sustaining the health and combat efficiency of personnel in the region.
The hospital functions under the aegis of the Western Command, which supervises military operations across Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh. The Rising Star Corps, based in Yol, Himachal Pradesh, is a key formation within this command and was established in 2005 to bolster India’s strategic defense in the northern sector. Military hospitals like the one in Pathankot are critical to ensuring that frontline units receive the medical support required for both routine deployments and emergency responses.
