HANDWARA: Senior Superintendent of Police Handwara, Shri Sahil Sarangal-IPS, chaired a crime and security review meeting today at the Conference Hall of District Police Office (DPO) Handwara. The meeting was attended by all Gazetted Officers, Station House Officers, and In-charges of Police Posts of the district.

During the meeting, SSP Handwara reviewed the overall crime and security scenario of the district, with special emphasis on curbing narcotics trafficking, drug abuse, and anti-national activities. He stressed the need for intensified drives against drug peddlers and strict action against elements involved in unlawful and anti-national activities.

SSP Handwara also emphasized effective handling of traffic violations, timely disposal of cases, and improvement in the quality of investigations. Officers were directed to strengthen preventive policing, ensure proper use of evidence, and strictly adhere to legal procedures.

SSP Handwara urged all officers to adopt a professional, people-friendly, and accountable approach, and to discharge their duties with dedication to ensure peace, safety, and security of the general public.

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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