In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family

PULWAMA: J&K Police in Pulwama organised one-day District Level DGP/IGP Conference 2025–26 at the Conference Hall of District Police Lines (DPL) Pulwama. The conference was presided over by SSP Pulwama Ms. Tanushree-IPS, who also delivered the closing address. She stressed the need for professional excellence, quality investigation, and enhanced public engagement in policing.

The programme commenced with an inaugural address by Addl. SP Pulwama, followed by a series of thematic sessions conducted by senior officers. Key topics discussed included NDPS investigations, procedures for property attachment in NDPS cases, cyber crime and its modus operandi, investigation techniques in cyber-related cases, and the implementation and importance of IRAD (Integrated Road Accident Database) for effective road accident analysis and management.

Deliberations were also held on crucial aspects such as beat policing, communication skills, and community policing. Special emphasis was laid on engagement with local leaders for effectively handling and defusing crisis situations. The conference witnessed participation from SDPOs, SHOs, ICs of Police Posts, and officers from Cyber Police Station and District Police Office Pulwama. Police reiterated its commitment towards strengthening professional standards, enhancing investigative capabilities, and promoting people-friendly policing through such capacity-building initiatives.

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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.

— Team JK Monitor

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