SRINAGAR: A joint security review meeting was convened today at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, co-chaired by IGP Kashmir Shri V.K. Birdi and IG CRPF Shri Mitesh Kumar. The meeting was attended by senior officials from both the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including DIG CKR Srinagar Shri Rajiv Panday, DIG CRPF South Shri Parveen Kumar Singh, DIG CRPF North Shri Sudhir Kumar, SSP Srinagar, SSP Budgam, SSP Ganderbal, and the Commandants of CRPF.

The primary objective of the meeting was to assess and enhance the existing security measures in the region, with a focus on improving coordination between the J&K Police and CRPF. The goal was to strengthen the collaborative efforts of both forces in maintaining law and order, as well as ensuring peace in the Kashmir Valley.

A comprehensive review of the current security situation was conducted, focusing on joint operations and strategies to improve operational coordination between the forces, ensuring a swift and effective response to emerging security challenges. Emphasis was placed on refining counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, with particular attention given to intelligence sharing and logistical planning. At the end, both IGP Kashmir and IG CRPF reiterated their commitment to working together to uphold peace and security in the region through joint strategic planning and inter-agency cooperation.

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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