JAMMU: A joint enforcement drive was conducted today by the District Administration, at Indira Nagar, Miran Sahib, to ensure strict compliance with traffic rules and enhance road safety. The enforcement team included Tehsildar Jammu South Aarti Bhardwaj, ARTO FS. NHW Pawan Sharma, ARTO Mohd. Saleem, Motor Vehicle Inspector C.S. Billoria and police personnel from the Police Post, Miran Sahib.

During the drive, more than 170 vehicles were checked, out of which 38 were e-challaned for various offences. Additionally, six vehicles were seized due to serious infractions. The fines expected from the e-challans amount to ₹1,38,500. In a separate enforcement operation conducted in the Akhnoor-Khour area, joint Nakas were set up at multiple locations to crack down on violations of the Motor Vehicles Act.

The drive primarily focused on spreading awareness about road safety among motorists, including light motor vehicle drivers and passenger vehicle operators. On-the-spot awareness campaigns were conducted to educate drivers and the general public about traffic law compliance.

Approximately 350 vehicles were inspected during the operation, resulting in 65 e-challans being issued. One vehicle was seized for major violations. The total fines expected from the e-challans stand at ₹1,52,200. The Akhnoor-Khour enforcement team comprised Tehsildar Khour Ranjit Singh, ARTO FS Bipen Singh Charak, MVI Azad Hussain, SHO Khour Neeraj and MVTA Taranjot Singh, along with police personnel.

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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.

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