HANDWARA: Senior Superintendent of Police Handwara, Shri Mustaq Ahmad Chowdhary-JKPS chaired a joint security review meeting with officers of the CRPF and Army at the Conference Hall of DPO Handwara. The meeting was attended by the CO 92-Bn CRPF, CO 26-Bn BSF, CO's of Army and gazetted officers of PD Handwara.  The primary agenda of the session was to review and assess the overall security situation in the district, keeping in view the prevailing challenges and the need for a coordinated approach among all security agencies.

During the meeting, SSP Handwara laid special emphasis on maintaining proper coordination and professionalism between police, Army, and CRPF in handling anti-terror operations and law and order situations. He highlighted the growing importance of adopting proactive security measures and increasing vigilance to prevent any untoward incidents in the district. Stressing the importance of community confidence, SSP directed that additional security arrangements be implemented at all vulnerable points, vital installations, and minority-dominated areas.

Furthermore, SSP Handwara instructed the concerned officers to ensure regular briefing and debriefing of all personnel engaged in field duties to keep them updated and alert about potential threats. He underscored that a strong security grid, coupled with efficient communication and coordination between agencies, is vital for enhancing the sense of safety and security among the general public and minority communities. Further in order to augment the CI grid various strategies were discussed among the participating officers keeping in view the prevailing situation.

The security of the minority population residing in the area was also reviewed and measures to augment their security were also assessed to make them vibrant. Officers from other units participating in the meeting also shared their viewpoint concerning the various security parameters vital to CI grid especially in view of the sensitivity of the upcoming days. The meeting concluded with satisfaction and a renewed focus on the efforts which are being made by different security units in PD Handwara.

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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