RAJOURI: Deputy Commissioner Abhishek Sharma today convened a meeting in the Conference Room of the DC Office to address the issue of stray animals and canines in the Rajouri Town  in view of complaints of dog bite cases.

During the meeting, the DC issued directions to the Executive Officer Municipal Council and the Chief Animal Husbandry Officer to constitute a joint team to control and address the issue of stray dogs in the town. He instructed the officers to identify a suitable building for  sheltering aggressive stray dogs with treatment facilities to ensure both public safety and animal welfare.

In addition, emphasizing a humane approach, the DC directed the stakeholders to adhere to guidelines of Animal Welfare Board of India while addressing the issue. He urged all stakeholders to work in a coordinated manner to mitigate the issue effectively.

The meeting was attended by SSP Gaurav Sikarwar; EO Municipality, Yousaf ul Umar; Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Dr. Khalid Hussain and Tehsildar Headquarters, Insha Farash.

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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