HANDWARA: In its continued efforts to strengthen community ties and address public concerns, Police in Handwara organized an interactive meeting with Lumberdars and Chowkidars of Police District Handwara at Environmental Hall, Handwara. The meeting was chaired by SSP Handwara Shri Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary (JKPS), and was attended by DySP PC Handwara, SHO Handwara along with other police officers.

During the meeting, various issues concerning public welfare and policing were discussed in detail. A key issue that prominently emerged was drug abuse, which was raised by the participants. The attendees expressed their satisfaction over the actions carried out by police in recent past against this menace and its positive impact on the youth and society in Handwara.

Moreover, SSP Handwara assured that strict and sustained action will continue against the drug menace. He urged the community to actively cooperate with police authorities to help eradicate this threat and promote a safer, healthier society.

Elaborating further, SSP acknowledged their role at the grassroots in bridging the gap between police and public and urged the participants to unite in their efforts to strengthen the anti-terrorism grid. He emphasized them to share inputs pertaining to anti-terrorism from their respective areas with police while assuring the participants that their identity will be protected and kept confidential under all circumstances. Also, SSP Handwara assured the participants that matters pertaining to civil departments which were raised in the meeting will be taken up at appropriate forums for redressal. The session concluded on a positive note, with all participants pledging to work collectively for maintaining peace, order, and public safety.

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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