India, May 11 -- In response to the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) earlier on Friday issued detailed emergency preparedness guidelines to all private hospitals across the city, even as both sides have now agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday.

While the immediate threat may have receded, civic officials said the measures remain critical to ensure the city's readiness in case of any sudden escalation or future emergencies.

The PMC, invoking provisions under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, directed all private healthcare facilities to implement comprehensive emergency response protocols. Hospitals have been asked to activate their disaster management systems without delay.

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