HANDWARA: Police in Handwara have successfully recovered 29 missing/stolen mobile phones worth lakhs of rupees and returned them to their rightful owners. The recovered phones were handed over to the owners at Cyber Cell, Handwara, in a brief meeting in which SDPO Handwara and the mobile phone owners were present.

While interacting with the mobile phone owners, SDPO Handwara emphasised that J&K Police, is committed to serve the people and ensure their grievances are addressed in a timely and transparent manner. He further appreciated the dedicated efforts of the Cyber Cell team in tracing the missing devices through technical expertise and coordination with different agencies.

The recovered phones were traced in response to different complaints received by the Cyber Cell from various areas of Police District Handwara. The timely recovery and return of these devices reflect the efficiency and dedication of the Cyber Cell team in ensuring transparency and accountability in police functioning. The complainants jubilated on getting back their phones expressed their gratitude to J&K Police for their prompt action and people-friendly policing initiatives.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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