• Also inspect developmental works

POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma, along with Senior Superintendent of Police, Shafket Hussain Bhat conducted an extensive tour of Sub-Division Surankote to review security arrangements and inspect developmental works in the area.

During the visit, the officers carried out a security audit of the Parnai Power Project. They inspected the labour camps established in the vicinity and interacted with the workers and representatives of the executing agency to assess the security measures and living conditions at the site.

The DC and SSP directed the field officers to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, enhance surveillance and maintain a close vigil around all labour accommodations to prevent any untoward incident.

Later, the Deputy Commissioner and SSP visited development sites at Draba, Machaki and Mastan Dhara, where they reviewed the pace and quality of the work being executed. The officers emphasized the importance of timely completion of all projects while maintaining high standards of safety and quality workmanship.

They were accompanied by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Farooq Khan, SDPO, Tehsildar and other civil and police officers, who briefed the visiting officers about local issues and ongoing developmental initiatives in their respective jurisdictions.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
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.

— Team JK Monitor

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