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  • Community service awarded as punishment

KUPWARA: In a notable judgment promoting public order and responsible behaviour, the Hon’ble Court of Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Kralpora convicted two individuals for the offence under section 355 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and imposed community service as punishment in connection with FIR No. 09/2025 of Police Station Kralpora. 

The case pertains to an incident, when a patrolling party of Police Station Kralpora found two individuals in a drunken state at Kralpora Market, causing inconvenience to the general public. Acting swiftly, the in-charge of the patrolling party forwarded a docket to Police Station Kralpora, where the offence was duly recorded in the daily diary. SHO Police Station Kralpora, immediately applied for investigation before the Hon’ble Court of Additional Special Mobile Magistrate Kralpora, which granted permission, leading to the registration of FIR No. 09/2025 under Section 355 BNS and the commencement of a formal investigation.

Upon completion of the investigation, a chargesheet was filed before the Hon’ble Court, where the accused pleaded guilty. Consequently, the Court convicted them and imposed community service as punishment, reinforcing the importance of responsible behaviour and adherence to public decency.

Court-Ordered Community Service Punishment: 1) Two days of cleaning a public place, such as a hospital. 2) One day dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of alcohol consumption. 3) One day of planting 20 trees on public/state land, facilitated by the concerned Tehsildar. The convicted individuals will complete their sentence under the supervision of SHO Police Station Kralpora. This verdict underscores the commitment of law enforcement and the judiciary to maintaining public order through reformative justice.

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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Your voice can reach the world: At JK Monitor, we firmly believe that every well-researched idea has the power to inspire change beyond geographical boundaries. We are delighted to share an encouraging message from one of our esteemed contributors, Dr. Rakesh Verma (J&K Forest Services). “His article, ‘When Trees Become Rights-Bearing Citizens: A Lesson from Canada for India’s Ecological Future,’ published on JK Monitor, received appreciation from La Compagnie des Papillons Bleus, the French non-profit organisation that founded and promotes the Universal Declaration of Tree Rights.”.  Read the message here