AWANTIPORA, HANDWARA: Continuing its efforts to strengthen police-public relations and ensure community participation in crime prevention, Police conducted Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meetings in Handwara and Awantipora.  

In Awantipora, police conducted a PCPG meeting and Thana Diwas at Pampore. The meeting was chaired by SDPO Pampore Shri RP Singh alongwith SHO PS Pampore and was attended by respectable citizens of the area. Similarly, in Handwara, PCPG meeting was organised at Forest Hut, Hangnikot, chaired by SHO PS Vilgam and was attended by respectable citizens of the area.

During these meetings, participants were sensitised about the ill-effects of drug abuse and the legal consequences of forest-related crimes. Locals were advised to stay away from such unlawful activities and were encouraged to share any information about suspicious activities with the police for timely action.

During these meetings, the participants raised various issues of public importance. The chairing officers assured them that their genuine grievances will be resolved on priority and every possible help will be provided to the people of these areas. 

The chairing officers also requested the participants to advice the youth of their respective areas to remain away from drugs and keep an eye on the drug addicts/peddlers. Police reiterated its commitment to maintain peace, ensure public safety, and work hand-in-hand with the community to curb crime and drug abuse.

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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