SAMBA: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan, a major anti-encroachment drive was jointly conducted by the District Administration and Samba Police in the Bela Manohar area.

The operation was jointly supervised by Additional Commissioner Revenue Samba Ajay Bharti and Additional Superintendent of Police Samba GR Bhardwaj, and executed by Tehsildar Gourav Sharma and DySP Headquarters Samba Sumit Sharma, along with officers and officials of the Revenue Department and Samba Police.

During the operation, an illegal structure allegedly raised on government land by an individual involved in a narcotics-related case was demolished in accordance with law. The encroached Government land was retrieved by the Revenue Department with support of Samba Police and other field functionaries concerned. The operation was carried out peacefully under adequate security arrangements.

Additional Commissioner Revenue Ajay Bharti and Additional Superintendent of Police GR Bhardwaj said the District Administration and Samba Police are committed to protecting government land, and that no person, irrespective of status or influence, would be permitted to encroach upon Government land, with strict and impartial action to continue against all encroachments.

They appealed to the public to refrain from unauthorised occupation of Government land and extend cooperation to the District Administration and Samba Police, adding that anti-encroachment drives will continue across the district to protect Government property and uphold the rule of law.

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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.

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