JAMMU: Traffic Police Rural Jammu, in its continued drive against overloading of passenger vehicles today lodged another FIR against driver of Public Service Vehicle (Passenger Auto) TATA-Magic bearing Registration No. JK08J-7968.

As per the officials, SO Traffic Billawar, during routine checking at Dhar Road near Kandharnoo Tehsil Ramkot, intercepted a passenger Auto bearing Registration No. JK08J-7968, which was on its way from Rajwalta to Gujroo Nagrota. During checking, the vehicle driven by Mohit Kumar S/O Mohinder Kumar R/O Rajwalta Tehsil  Ramkot was found overloaded with 09 excess passengers against the  seating capacity of 08 passengers (Total 17) thereby posing a serious  threat to the safety of passengers and increasing the likelihood of  accidents.

The vehicle history showed that the vehicle has already been challaned thrice for overloading. Accordingly, FIR No. 180/2026 U/S 281/125/BNS has been registered against the driver at Police Station Billawar District Kathua.

Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic Rural Jammu), Farooq Qaiser stated that the matter will be taken up with the concerned authorities for cancellation of the Registration Certificate of the vehicle as well as the Driving License of the driver involved. He further urged all vehicle owners and drivers to ensure strict compliance with the MV Act/Rules warning that stringent action will continue against the violators.

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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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