SRINAGAR: Deputy Inspector General of Police NKR Baramulla, Shri Maqsood Ul Zaman-IPS, visited Bandipora district to assess the security situation and held operational meeting with the officers of Police, Army & CAPF.

During the meeting, DIG NKR emphasized the importance of constant vigilance, urging the need for timely and effective operational responses to prevent any potential disturbances and to maintain peace in the district. Earlier, at the onset of the meeting, SSP Bandipora Shri Harmeet Singh Mehta-JKPS provided a detailed briefing on the security situation, operational preparedness highlighting recent crime patterns and the proactive measures being taken to ensure law and order.

Following the meeting, Shri Maqsood Ul Zaman inspected the Special Operations Group (SOG) camp and checked the status of ongoing training of SOG personnel. He also briefed the personnel, stressing the need for regular training and preparedness of police personnel posted in SOG camps.

Later on, DIG NKR Baramulla inaugurated GO's mess. On this occasion DySP Hqrs Bandipora, SDPO Sumbal, DySP SOG Hajin /Bandipora, DySP DAR and other officers of Bandipora police were present.

The visit concluded with a darbar with the officers & officials of Bandipora police at DPL Bandipora, where he patiently listened to their issues being faced by them at both personal and professional level and assured them of timely redressal.

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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