AWANTIPORA: Continuing its efforts under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan, Police District Awantipora carried out multiple anti-drug initiatives across the Police district.

Police Station Khrew conducted a special drive against illicit poppy cultivation at multiple locations within its jurisdiction. The illegal crop was destroyed on the spot by a joint team of Police, Revenue, and Agriculture Departments. FIRs have been registered.  Similarly, a poppy destruction drive was carried out at Barsoo, Awantipora by a joint team from Police Station Awantipora, Revenue, and Agriculture Departments.

Drug awareness programme was conducted by Police Post Aripal, at Government Higher Secondary School Satoora under the Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Abhiyan. Students and staff were sensitized about the harmful effects of drug abuse and the importance of staying away from narcotics.

Another awareness programme was organized at Alchemy Public School Tral, by Police Station Tral where participants were educated about the social and health impacts of substance abuse. Additionally, Police Station Awantipora,  conducted an  awareness programme at Bargam and  Chersoo to engage the local community and spread awareness regarding the drug menace.

Police have reiterated their commitment to eradicating the drug menace and have urged the general public to cooperate and share information regarding any illegal drug related activities.

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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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