POONCH:   Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal chaired the meeting of District Level Road Safety Committee (DLRSC) meeting today in the Meeting Hall of the DC Office complex. The session focused on a comprehensive review of road safety measures within the district.

Attendees included ADC Tahir Mustafa Malik; Chief Medical Offier, Chief Education Officer, District Informatics Officer NIC, Executive Engineers PWD Poonch, Surankote and Mendhar, Executive Engineer PMGSY, Executive Engineer IFC, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, DySP, Traffic Officials, BRO Officials and other concerned officers.

The committee extensively discussed the implementation of the Road Safety Action Plan, the Road Safety Act, and critical infrastructure enhancements such as the installation of signage boards, traffic signaling, and crash barriers at identified black spots on hilly roads.

DC Kundal inquired in detail about accident data, including fatality reports and high-incident locations, emphasizing the need for a grid-mapped analysis of accident-prone areas. He urged the authorities to intensify efforts in curbing traffic rule violations and to enforce strict penalties against offenders. The Deputy Commissioner also called for extensive awareness campaigns across the district and within educational institutions, urging the Traffic, Motor Vehicle Department and other stakeholders to take an active role.

Furthermore, DC Kundal reviewed the progress of tasks assigned to various departments in previous Road Safety Committee meetings. He directed the installation of necessary signage, the use of speed radar guns, and improvements to road conditions in high-incident areas.

In a stern directive, the Deputy Commissioner instructed the ARTO   to compile a list of tractors operating within the district and issue notices regarding strict actions against any illegal mining activities or misuse reported. The meeting concluded with a strong commitment to reducing traffic accidents and ensuring the safety of the general public in Poonch.

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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