POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma chaired a meeting to review the preparedness of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other departments in view of ongoing monsoon risks, including flash floods and landslides.

The meeting reviewed the status of roads, housing infrastructure, landslide-prone areas and availability of SDRF equipment. The Deputy Commissioner directed all SDMs, tehsildars, police officials and SDRF teams to activate field units and remain on high alert to ensure prompt response to rain-related incidents.

SDMs and tehsildars briefed on damages in their areas. The Deputy Commissioner stressed fair and transparent assessment of damaged houses and instructed that relief files be prepared for all genuinely affected individuals. Tehsildars were directed to submit daily reports on flash floods or weather-related incidents, and complete all damage assessment files within five days for submission to the DC Office.

The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Tahir Mustafa Malik, Assistant Commissioner Revenue Mohd. Sayeed, Assistant Commissioner Development (holding additional charge of CEO Municipality) Shakeel Ahmed, Chief Agriculture Officer, SE PWD (R&B), XEN JPDCL, XEN PWD (R&B), all tehsildars and SDRF in-charge. SDMs and other tehsildars joined virtually.

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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