SHOPIAN: J&K Police in Shopian organized a warm farewell function in honour of IPS Officer Chaitanya Giri on the successful completion of his District practical training and tenure as Station House Officer (SHO), Police Station Shopian.

The farewell ceremony was held at the District Police Headquarters Shopian and was attended by senior civil and police officers including the Deputy Commissioner Shopian and Additional Deputy Commissioner Shopian. The event was marked by heartfelt appreciation, camaraderie and recognition of the officer’s dedicated service and professional conduct during his attachment with District Police Shopian. Speaking on the occasion, the Senior Superintendent of Police Shopian commended the officer for his professionalism, commitment and exemplary performance in the discharge of his duties.

He appreciated the officer’s contribution towards strengthening public-police relations, maintaining law and order and effectively leading Police Station Shopian during his tenure. The SSP also highlighted the officer’s keen learning attitude and steady growth throughout the practical training period.

Senior officers present on the occasion conveyed their best wishes and expressed confidence that the officer would continue to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and public service in his future assignments in the Indian Police Service. As a token of appreciation and goodwill, mementos were presented to the officer. The function concluded with a vote of thanks, wishing him good health, success and a distinguished career ahead in the service of the nation.

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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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