JAMMU: On the directions of Excise Commissioner Subash Chander Chibber, the Excise Department launched a significant operation to tackle illegal liquor distillation in the Karail Manasa and Shekhpur villages of Tehsil Bishnah. The raid, led by Deputy Excise Commissioner (Executive) Jammu, Sanjay Bhat, aimed to dismantle illicit liquor production operations in the region.

The team conducting the raid included ETO Samba Dr. Anil Chandan, ETO South Rupali Vaid, ETO Eradication Sania Malik, Inspector Gagandeep Singh (Incharge Bishnah Range), Inspector Khalid Amin (Incharge R.S. Pura Range), Inspector Paramjeet Singh (Incharge Samba Range) along with Excise Guards Parladh Singh, Hitesh Kumar, Kamal Kumar and other officials.

As a result of this operation, the team seized and destroyed 4500 kilograms of Lahan, a key ingredient used in the production of illicit liquor, found and subsequently destroyed on state land.

This raid is part of the Excise Department's sustained efforts to eliminate illegal distillation and ensure strict enforcement of excise laws. The department remains committed to protecting public health and upholding law and order in the region.

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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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