BARAMULLA: District Magistrate Baramulla, Minga Sherpa, chaired the 23rd meeting of the District Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) today at the Meeting Hall of the DC's office Baramulla. 

SSP Baramulla, Gurinderpal Singh; SSP Sopore, Iftakhar Talib; ADC Sopore, S.A Raina; ADC Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain; ACD, Mudasir Hussain Chaudhary along with other concerned district and sectoral officers, were present during the meeting.

During the meeting, the District Social Welfare Officer, Sajad Ahmad Bhat gave a detailed presentation, highlighting ongoing awareness, preventive and rehabilitation initiatives being implemented under various anti-drug programmes in the district.

The District Magistrate reviewed the overall anti-drug strategy and issued several important directions. He directed the launch of IEC Phase-II from 1st January, along with necessary training for resource persons, to strengthen public awareness and community outreach.

Minga Sherpa further directed the Municipal Committees and the Rural Development Department to ensure the installation of street lights and CCTV cameras at identified drug hotspots to enhance surveillance and safety. He also instructed the concerned authorities to register FIRs against persons involved in poppy cultivation and stressed strict action as per law.

The District Magistrate directed officers to conduct regular surprise inspections of pharmacies to curb the misuse and illegal sale of narcotic and psychotropic substances. He also instructed the Assistant Commissioner Development (ACD) to ensure the completion of the DDAC building at Sopore by 15th January.

Additionally, the District Magistrate directed the ARTO to initiate action for suspension of driving licences of persons involved in NDPS cases, in accordance with prescribed norms.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on strengthened inter-departmental coordination and a zero-tolerance approach towards drug abuse to ensure effective implementation of NCORD initiatives across the district.

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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.

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