• Continues Anti-Drug Awareness Campaigns

KULGAM: In a continued effort to strengthen police-public relations and ensure responsive policing, Kulgam Police organized Thana Diwas/PCPG (Police Community Partnership Group) meeting at Police station Behibagh. The initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from local elders, respected citizens, youth, and members of civil society. Besides, organized a series of impactful awareness programmes under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

During the interaction police officers sensitized participants about newly introduced criminal laws and procedures, highlighting the importance of legal awareness among the public. Special focus was laid on the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, wherein citizens were urged to play an active role in eradicating drug abuse and guiding the youth towards a healthy and constructive lifestyle. All issues of public importance raised were attentively heard and documented by the officers present. The participants were assured that their grievances would be taken up with the concerned departments for timely and appropriate redressal.

Today, Awareness session/rally was conducted with collaboration of Knowledge Shower School Mohanpora Kulgam which witnessed active participation from police personnel, students and teaching staff. The programme sensitized young minds about the harmful effects of drug abuse, highlighting its physical, psychological, social and legal consequences, while motivating students to adopt a healthy, drug-free lifestyle and act as ambassadors of change within their community.

Police reaffirmed its commitment to community-centric policing and urged citizens to maintain close coordination with law enforcement agencies. The public was also encouraged to actively support initiatives like Nasha Mukt Jammu Kahsmir Abhiyaan to ensure a safe, peaceful, and drug-free society.

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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