SRINAGAR: The Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Shri V.K. Birdi, IPS, held an interaction with 29 Probationary Deputy Superintendents of Police DySsP of the 2024 batch, undergoing practical training across districts of the Kashmir Zone. The programme was conducted at Police Control Room Kashmir and attended by senior officers, including the DIG Central Kashmir Range, SSP PCR Kashmir, SO to IGP Kashmir, and other senior officers.

At the outset, the IGP welcomed the probationers and congratulated them on joining the police service, emphasizing that integrity, fairness, impartiality, accountability, and discipline must guide all police actions.

Shri V.K. Birdi highlighted the roles and responsibilities of DySsP in operations, investigations, law and order, and administrative supervision, stressing sound decision-making, leadership, and learning during the initial years of service. He underscored the importance of professional, thorough, and outcome-oriented investigations, with adherence to procedural requirements under special laws such as the UAPA and NDPS Act.

The IGP advised the officers to acquire investigative and operational skills, maintain comprehensive knowledge of criminal laws and procedures, and utilize information technology effectively. He emphasized adherence to police rules, standing orders, and proper documentation, including FIR drafting, petitions, case laws, police station management, and register maintenance.

Professional conduct, discipline, supervision of subordinates, proper uniform turnout, and ethical behaviour were stressed. Officers were encouraged to develop interpersonal skills, humility, moral values, and consult Bare Acts, manuals, and official instructions to enhance competence.

Shri V.K. Birdi highlighted the importance of public engagement, advising officers to adopt a problem-solving approach, balance compassion with firmness, and exercise responsible use of social media.

The programme concluded with the probationary officers reaffirming their commitment to serve with dedication, integrity, and responsibility, upholding the values and traditions of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

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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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