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KISHTWAR: To curb traffic violations and enhance road safety, the Motor Vehicle Department Kishtwar led by ARTO Tasleem Wani has disqualified 16 driving licences of motorists found involved in serious violations of traffic rules.

The action was carried out under the overall supervision and directions of Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma and in compliance with the directions of Transport Commissioner J&K Vishesh Paul Mahajan to strengthen enforcement of road safety regulations across the district.

The offenders were found involved in violations such as Fatal road accidents, dangerous driving, overloading, reckless driving, using mobile phones while driving, not wearing seat belt and helmet while driving and other breaches of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Those whose Driving Licenses have been disqualified includes Musharaf Ahmed DL no JK1720190000675, Akhter Hussain JK1720150028483, Jarnail Singh JK1720150029077, Ajaz Hussain JK1720150028499, Mohammad Imran JK1720220002582, Mudassir Ahmed JK1720210000216, Zahid Hussain JK1720200000606, Muzamil Hussain Shah JK1720220001237, Danish Ahmed JK1720200000622, Rajinder Kumar JK1720220000282, Khalid Hussain JK1720210001378, Nadim Raja JK 0620090000313, Saqib Ahmed Mir JK0620200001194, Nasir Hussain JK1720210000161, Rinku Kumar JK2020180001173 and Mohd Mirza JK1720180002030.

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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