JAMMU: 40 J&K Police officers/officials successfully underwent the first stage of an intensive 12-week course on "Proficiency in Fingerprint Science". This course, a joint effort between the Central Fingerprint Bureau (CFPB) and National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), commenced on April 15th, 2025 at DPL Jammu and was primarily focussed on making the trainees well versed in the Fingerprint science and ultimately aid in solving the crimes.

These selected officers—including Inspectors, Sub-Inspectors, Head Constables and Constables—dove deep into the world of fingerprint science. They were briefed regarding the various aspects of Fingerprint science, viz. identification of fingerprints, lifting of these prints, analysing/ comparing them and processing the same for uploading on to the NAFIS platform. It was a hands-on exposure at every step of the training programme, with the goal to sharpen the skill sets, crucial for the cracking of criminal cases.

Today, on culmination of the 10th week of the Phase-I of the said course, Sh. Mohd. Yousif, SSP, Fingerprint Bureau, J&K, praised their commitment and motivation exhibited during the course. He briefed the trainees about the next phase of the training which will start with the Delhi Police, at New Delhi wherein they'll get exposed to the practical implications of this training at the various Police Stations of Delhi Police for One week. Subsequently, the 2nd week will be at the Central Fingerprint Bureau at New Delhi, wherein they will be subjected to final assessment.

The said course is an initiative to make the trainees officers/ officials of J&K Police proficient in fingerprint analysis. It is the first step towards filling the gap between the requirement and availability of the fingerprint proficient/ experts in J&K, giving our police force a significant boost in their criminal investigation capabilities.

This maiden initiative was conceptualised and inaugurated by Sh. M.K. Sinha, IPS, ADGP Hqrs, PHQ, J&K under the aegis of Crime Branch Headquarters, J&K in time-to-time guidance of Dr. Sunil Gupta, IPS, IGP Crime, J&K.  Sh. Mohd. Yusif, JKPS, SSP, FPB J&K supervised the course. Sh. Jagpal Sharma, Dy. SP NAFIS, J&K was the nodal officer of the said course. Sh. Ajay Singh, Dy. Supdt. Fingerprint, Sh. Dhananjay Yadav and Sh. Narinder Pahade, Inspector Fingerprints, CFPB were the expert resource person, from CFPB, New Delhi, during the training. 

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A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

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