In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
  • 113 drug peddlers arrested, 88 FIRs registered in district over the past few months

KULGAM: The monthly meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) Committee was today held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan, to review measures for curbing substance abuse and narcotic trafficking in the district.

The meeting was attended by SSP Kulgam, Anayat Ali Choudhary; ADC Kulgam, Viqar Ahmed Giri; ACR, Riyaz Ahmad Shah; CEO, Tehsildars, and other members of the NCORD Committee.

During the meeting, the DC reviewed the implementation of decisions taken in previous NCORD meetings and assessed the actions initiated by enforcement agencies to combat the drug menace.  It was informed that 113 drug peddlers have been arrested and 88 FIRs registered over the past few months.

The DC also reviewed the activities carried out under the second phase of the IEC (Information, Education and Communication) Campaign aimed at strengthening awareness and community participation in the fight against drug abuse.

The DC was informed that the district has achieved 100% installation of CCTV cameras under the NCORD initiative. Additionally, 88 inspections were conducted across pharmacies during the month of December, resulting in four medical shops being disallowed/suspended for violations related to maintenance of sale and purchase records.

With regard to the Nasha Mukt Gram Panchayat initiative, it was informed that 9 new Gram Panchayats have been declared Nasha Mukt.

The DC directed all stakeholders to launch a continue second phase of the IEC campaign to further raise awareness about the ill effects of drug abuse and strengthen community participation in prevention efforts. He emphasized close inter-departmental coordination to ensure effective eradication of the drug menace from the district.

While reviewing the status of cancellation of driving licenses involved in NDPS and bovine smuggling cases, the DC directed the concerned authorities to expedite the cancellation of such driving licenses and ensure suspension of Registration Certificates (RCs) of all vehicles involved in these illegal activities.

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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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