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BANDIPORA: On the directions of Transport Commissioner J&K, Vishesh Pal Mahajan, and under the guidance of RTO Kashmir, Qazi Irfan, a day-long special enforcement drive was conducted across various routes of District Bandipora to ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations.

The drive was aimed at enhancing the safety of drivers and passengers and curbing road accidents. The enforcement team, comprising Motor Vehicle Inspector  Lateef Ahmad; Inspector, Ab Hamid Bhat, and Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Irfan Ali, carried out intensive checking under the supervision of ARTO Bandipora, Mukhtar Sofi.

During the drive, special focus was laid on checking the installation of speed governors in passenger vehicles, use of mobile phones while driving, use of illegal pressure horns, rash driving, overloading, and non-compliance with seat belt and crash helmet norms.

A total of 62 vehicles were challaned under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, with a fine amounting to ₹1,22,900 expected to be realised. Additionally, five driving licences were recommended for suspension for serious violations.

ARTO Bandipora stated that such enforcement drives would continue in future to ensure road safety, warning that strict action, including suspension of licences, would be taken against habitual offenders.

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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