Medical support for troops in forward areas was the focus of a November 14, 2026, visit by Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), to medical sub-units in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir under the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps.
Thareja reviewed the preparedness of facilities tasked with providing healthcare and combat medical support to troops deployed in forward operational areas.
He commended the medical units’ combat readiness and recognised the innovative infrastructure developed to deliver healthcare in challenging operational environments. He also praised the professionalism, dedication and commitment of personnel caring for soldiers serving in demanding conditions.
The visit underscored the importance of dependable medical support in forward areas, where timely intervention, emergency treatment and casualty management are essential to sustaining operational effectiveness.
During the visit, 170 Military Hospital (170 MH) received a Unit Appreciation for its outstanding contribution to combat medical care within the White Knight Corps Area of Responsibility (AOR). The recognition acknowledged the hospital’s role in maintaining medical preparedness and supporting military personnel in the region.
The visit reaffirmed the Armed Forces Medical Services’ commitment to strengthening combat medical capabilities, improving healthcare infrastructure and providing comprehensive medical support to troops deployed in operational areas.
