BUDGAM: J&K Police in Budgam have launched a district-wide drive and intensified checking in view of the increasing instances of vehicles being brought from other states without completing the requisite documentation.

During these operations, J&K Police seized 11 vehicles found violating provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act across the district. These vehicles had been brought from outside the Union Territory but had not undergone the mandatory legal transfer of ownership to their current users. This lapse is not only a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act but also a matter of significant security relevance.

In addition, strict legal action has been taken across the district against violators involved in triple riding, riding without helmets, and rash driving. Unregistered or illegally transferred vehicles can be misused for criminal or anti-national activities, including smuggling, theft, or transportation of unauthorized goods, thereby posing a serious threat to public safety and national security.

J&K Police urge all vehicle owners and users across the district to strictly comply with legal norms and ensure timely transfer of ownership to avoid seizure, penalties, or other legal consequences.

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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