JAMMU: In a major initiative to decongest major district towns and boost commuter safety, Traffic Police Rural Jammu launched a targeted enforcement and awareness drive against E-Rickshaws and E-Autos operating in violation of assigned routes and municipal traffic regulations.

During the initial week of the campaign (September 21 to September 28, 2026), operations focused on addressing growing public concern regarding unauthorized E-Rickshaw and E-Auto movement across major hubs, including Rajouri, Mendhar and Surankote Towns as well as adjoining highways. Indiscriminate entry and improper staging in these key areas had significantly contributed to severe traffic congestion and road hazards.

The operation adopted a dual strategy combining community outreach with firm legal deterrence. Prior to initiating enforcement, traffic officers conducted awareness sessions to educate operators against different violations including plying on highways, moving out of authorized areas, overloading, unauthorized modifications etc. They were explicitly advised against crowding major urban arteries and civic centers.

A written advisory in this regard was also issued by Traffic Rural Jammu on September 17, 2026 which was widely circulated in electronic, print and social media. Despite these advisory efforts, widespread violations continued. Moving decisively against non-compliant operators, enforcement teams impounded 304 E-Rickshaws and E-Autos and issued 536 challans for route violations over the course of the week.

Through this balanced framework of public engagement and uncompromising legal enforcement, Traffic Police Rural Jammu successfully restored order along key urban transit routes, eliminated major congestion points and protected the fundamental safety of pedestrians and commuters. Traffic Police Rural Jammu reaffirms its dedication to maintaining disciplined road networks across all rural districts and cautions public transport operators that strict enforcement against designated route violators will continue unabated. General public has appreciated the initiative of Traffic Rural Jammu.

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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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