RAMBAN: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan along with Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta today visited Baglihar Hydroelectric Project at Chanderkote to take a firsthand appraisal of the security scenario at the prestigious national project.

Chief Engineer JKSPDC Rajiv Gupta, officer of CISF and other concerned officers were present. The Deputy Commissioner and SSP inspected the project site and reviewed the existing security arrangements in place for safeguarding the infrastructure and ensuring smooth functioning of the project.

Later in a meeting, the officers held detailed discussions with officials of Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) regarding the security scenario and the requirements to strengthen in further.

Officers of JKSPDC and CISF briefed the Deputy Commissioner and SSP about the existing security setup and highlighted various measures being taken for the protection of the project infrastructure and workforce.

The Deputy Commissioner stressed the importance of maintaining a safe and secure environment at the project site in view of its strategic, power supply and economic significance. He directed the concerned agencies to ensure close coordination and constant monitoring of the security arrangements to prevent any untoward incident.

The SSP Ramban also emphasized the need for enhanced vigilance, installation of CCTV cameras and effective deployment of security personnel to secure vital installations and ensure uninterrupted functioning of the project. 

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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