NOWSHERA: Sena Hindustan, led by Jammu and Kashmir President Pandit Rajesh Kesri, organized a meeting in village Kalal, Nowshera, Rajouri, to discuss the growing concern of drug menace in the region. The meeting was attended by a large number of youth, elderly, and women from the village.

Pandit Rajesh Kesri highlighted the alarming issue of heroin being smuggled into the region and its devastating impact on the youth. He emphasized that Pakistan is promoting narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir as a proxy war to weaken the country.Kesri appreciated the efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and administration in curbing the drug menace. He mentioned that the police have been working tirelessly to seal the houses of smugglers and arrest those involved in the trade.

Kesri urged the villagers to join hands with the authorities to combat the drug menace. He requested the villagers to provide information about any suspicious activity or person involved in the trade, assuring them that their identity would be kept confidential. Those who spoke on the occasion included Rakesh Choudhary,Gita Devi,Mahesh Choudhary, Deepak Choudhary.

The meeting resolved to work together to combat the drug menace and protect the youth from falling prey to this evil. The villagers were urged to report any suspicious activity to the authorities and to keep a watch on their children.The meeting was a significant step towards creating awareness about the drug menace and its impact on the youth. It highlighted the need for community participation in combating this issue and ensuring a bright future for the young generation.

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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