New Delhi, May 9 -- Doctors across the country are gearing up to handle medical emergencies that may arise in the wake of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack and the retaliatory strike codenamed Operation Sindoor this week.

The Indian Medical Association, the country's largest grouping with 400,000 doctors, has activated its disaster management committee.

"We have alerted all doctors across all states/Union Territories," said Dr Dilip Bhanushali, national president of the IMA. "We have written to the Prime Minister offering full support to the government and are prepared to serve the nation. Our network of qualified, skilled and experienced medical professionals are available to e...