JAMMU: To tighten noose around the traffic violators, a series of vigorous enforcement drives were conducted by Motor Vehicle Department across Jammu Division against the instances of overloading of Passenger vehicles and other major violations under the Motor Vehicle Act and Central Motor Vehicle Rules.

The teams of Motor Vehicles Department launched the special enforcement drive under the guidance of Bhawani Rakwal, Transport Commissioner J&K, laying Nakas across Jammu division especially on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The special focus of today's drive was to check overloading, RC violation, Route Permit violations etc.

During the Enforcement Drive nearly 1240 vehicles, which included Buses, Tippers, School Buses, Mini-Buses, Tourist Buses, Goods Carriers, Tractors, Private vehicles etc. were checked for various offences viz. Route Permit violations, Overloading, Over speeding, without Seat Belt, without SLD etc.

A total 598 vehicles were e-challaned under sections viz a viz 194D-(Without Helmet), 66/192A-(R/P Violations), 190(II)-(Without Pollution), 194A- (Overload Passengers), 179-(Disobedience), 194B-(Without Seat Belt), 177-(General Offence), 146/196-(Without Insurance), 56/192-(Fitness Violations), 184-(Dangerous Driving), Wrong Parking, SLD violations, Unauthorized Alterations, 194 C (Triple Riding), 39/192-(R/c violations), 1941A Overhang, Passenger in Goods Vehicle etc.

A total of Rs.19.26 lakh was recovered as fine from the violators. The enforcement was conducted under the direct supervision of Pankaj Bhagotra, RTO, Jammu, by several enforcement teams headed by ARTO's of respective Districts of Jammu Division along with MVI's, SMVI's and MVTA's.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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