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Tragedy Strikes Govt. Medical College, Srinagar: Condolence Gathering in Memory of Dr. Deepak Sharma
In a somber gathering, the faculty and students of Govt. Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, came together today to pay their respects and mourn the untimely demise of a cherished colleague, Senior Post Graduate Scholar Dr. Deepak Sharma, hailing from the Department of Surgery.
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The poignant event unfolded within the walls of the GMC Srinagar Auditorium, as those present grappled with the loss of Dr. Deepak Sharma, a promising young talent. Tragically, Dr. Sharma, who hailed from Kishtwar district and was residing in Jammu, lost his life in a devastating road accident on Tuesday morning near Qazigund in the southern reaches of Anantnag district.
Dr. Deepak Sharma’s sudden departure has left an irreplaceable void within the medical community, casting a shadow over colleagues and mentors alike. The Principal/Dean, accompanied by senior faculty members, registrars, and postgraduate scholars from GMC Srinagar, expressed their deep anguish and profound sorrow at the tragic loss of a remarkable individual and dedicated scholar.
In this challenging moment, the entire GMC Srinagar community unites in unwavering support for the grieving family. Their thoughts and prayers extend, seeking solace and strength for the family as they grapple with an immeasurable loss. They hope for Dr. Deepak Sharma’s departed soul to find eternal peace.
The loss of Dr. Deepak Sharma reverberates deeply within the heart of Govt. Medical College, Srinagar, and resonates throughout the broader medical fraternity in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
Reflecting on the legacy left behind by Dr. Sharma, Professor Iqbal Saleem, Head of the Surgery Department at GMC Srinagar, shared his sentiments, saying, “Dr. Deepak Sharma was not just an exceptional doctor but also an incredibly kind and hardworking individual. It had been many years since I had encountered a young doctor of his caliber, and what truly set him apart was his profound humility. His dedication to his work and his patients was truly remarkable. His loss is a tragic one for the medical community, and he will be deeply missed.”
Earlier in the day, Professor Iqbal Saleem conveyed the heartbreaking news on X, saying, “It is with utmost grief that we share the sad news of the demise of our senior postgraduate scholar, Dr. Deepak Sharma, who unfortunately met with a fatal road traffic accident near Qazigund in South Kashmir. May his soul Rest In Peace. The GMC Srinagar Surgery department stands with the bereaved family. KDC
A teenage boy died in a road accident in Sangam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday evening.
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Reports said that a teenage boy identified as Kausar Ahmad Bhat resident of Sangam was critically injured after he was hit by unknown vehicle in Chadsoo Sangam.
They said he was rushed to GMC Anantnag for treatment, where he was referred to SMHS hospital for specialised treatment. However, he was declared brought dead.
Meanwhile, police have taken cognizance of the incident.
An encounter broke out between militants and joint team of security forces at Arihal village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday evening.
Kashmir Zone Police on X said,”Encounter started in Arihal village of District Pulwama .Police and security forces on job . Further details shall follow..”
With the early onset of winters, Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Department Thursday ordered that it will conduct online classes in all government degree colleges of Kashmir region from Dec-01-2023.
Special Secretary to the government Dr Ravi Shanker Sharma in a communique said, “Due to early onset of winter, students enrolled in Government Degree Colleges of Kashmir Division are facing major challenge in commuting to college and, thereby, attending classes.”
“Situation has got compounded due to disruption to normal class work with inadequate heating arrangements,” it reads.
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The communique further states that with the implementation of admission based on merit and choice, students have to travel distances or stay in Hostel or stay in private accommodations which has put them to severe hardship due to early onset of harsh winter.
Ir reads, “In order to ensure unhindered academic delivery in adverse and extreme cold conditions, it is impressed upon all the Principals of Government Degree Colleges of Kashmir Division that classes will be conducted via online mode w.e.f. December-01-2023 till December-31-2023 or till winter vacations are announced, whichever is earlier.”
“Further, Principals of Govt. Degree Colleges of Kashmir Division are directed to ensure that the faculty will attend their respective colleges regularly and take their classes online from the colleges in order to complete the syllabus as per academic calendar,” the official said.
It also said that all internal examinations and semester-end examinations will be conducted as per notified schedule of universities or institutions.
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