KULGAM: A meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) was convened today at Kulgam to discuss and strategize measures to curb drug abuse and narcotic trade in the district. The meeting held under the chairmanship of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Kulgam, Viqar Ahmed Giri, reviewed the implementation of directives and decisions taken in previous sessions.

A detailed discussion was held on issues related to drug addiction, emerging areas of concern, hotspots of drug use, and the ongoing efforts by various departments to tackle the menace of drugs. The meeting also assessed the action taken by enforcement agencies against drug abuse and narcotic trafficking in the district. It was informed that during the month of June, 10 drug peddlers were arrested and 8 FIRs were registered.

Further, it was informed that the district has already achieved 100% target in the installation of CCTV cameras, besides 90 inspections were carried out in pharmacies and 05 medical shops were disallowed/ suspended for violation in maintaining sale/ purchase records. ADC urged all stakeholders for their active participation in eradicating the drug menace. The meeting was attended by SDM-DH Pora Bashir-ul- Hassan, ACD Bilal Kamgar, College Principals of Kulgam/Kilam/Frisal, all Tehsildars and other NCORD Committee members.

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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