RAMBAN: As part of the ongoing 100-Day Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Campaign, the District Administration Ramban, in coordination with the Police, Revenue and Forest Departments, carried out a large-scale anti-encroachment drive in the district today.

Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan and Senior Superintendent of Police Ramban Arun Gupta supervised the drive. Joint teams comprising Executive Magistrates, Revenue officials, Police personnel and Forest Department staff participated in the operation.

During the exercise, the District Administration retrieved 18 Kanal 0.5 Marla of State land and 16 Kanal 4 Marla of Forest land that had been illegally occupied by drug peddlers. The total market value of the retrieved land is estimated at around ₹2.5 crore.

The District Administration stated that the action reflects its zero-tolerance approach towards the drug trade and allied illegal activities. Reclaiming government land from persons involved in drug peddling is aimed at dismantling illegal networks, safeguarding government property and upholding the rule of law.

The Administration reiterated that the campaign against drugs and encroachments will be intensified in the coming days. It made clear that strict legal action will be taken against anyone found involved in drug peddling or illegal occupation of government land.

The District Administration urged the public to extend support by providing information on drug-related activities and illegal encroachments, to help build a drug-free and law-abiding society.

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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.

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