RAJOURI, June 28 -- In one of the most courageous responses by a civilian officer during a military operation, Dr. (Prof.) Bhatia, Principal of Government Medical College Rajouri, has been honoured by the top Army command in Rajouri for his exceptional courage and leadership during Operation Sindhoor - a critical period marked by intense cross-border shelling.
On the early morning of May 10 at 5:15 AM, when fear and uncertainty gripped Rajouri town amid sudden shelling from across the Line of Control, Dr. Bhatia made a life-risking decision - he drove alone for over 10 kilometers through a high-risk zone to reach GMC Hospital. While many were seeking shelter, Dr. Bhatia chose to run towards danger, determined to ensure uninterrupted patien...