JAMMU: Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) today carried out an extensive inspection and enforcement drive at Sector-02, Channi Himmat, Jammu, under the jurisdiction of Sub Division Green Belt, Gandhi Nagar of Electric Division-II, JPDCL.

The inspection was conducted by a special Enforcement Team constituted by the Superintending Engineer, O&M Circle Jammu. The team, led by Assistant Engineer Vishal Kumar Langeh, inspected 20 electricity consumers, including 02 domestic and 15 commercial installations.

During the inspection, 3 establishments were found indulging in illegal use of electricity and disconnected the supply on the spot. Notably, all three defaulters were prominent commercial establishments located along the main road of Sector-02, Channi Himmat. The violations reflect a serious attempt to evade payment of legitimate electricity dues and cause deliberate loss to Government revenue.

Further inspection revealed that 10 commercial consumers were using electricity beyond their sanctioned load, resulting in substantial revenue loss. Penal action was immediately imposed and their sanctioned loads were revised in accordance with actual consumption.

The enforcement team also detected 02 cases of damaged meters and 01 case of meter bypassing, indicating deliberate tampering. Necessary penal proceedings under applicable rules and regulations have been initiated against the violators.

The JPDCL reiterated its zero-tolerance policy against power theft, unauthorized usage and meter tampering. The Corporation has intensified enforcement drives across Jammu division and such inspections shall continue on a sustained basis.

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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