BANDIPORA: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib, on Tuesday chaired the District Level Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD)/NDPS cases review meeting at Mini Secretariat, Bandipora, to review the measures being taken to curb drug abuse and related crimes in the district.

On the occasion, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Bandipora, Zaffar Hussain Shawl, presented the Action Taken Reports (ATRs) from various line departments. The meeting reviewed in detail the enforcement drives, community sensitization programmes, rehabilitation of affected individuals, and measures undertaken to address vulnerable hotspots across the district.

DC stressed upon all line departments to work in close coordination to eradicate the menace of drugs from society. She directed officers to intensify awareness and outreach programmes, particularly involving youth and students, while ensuring proper rehabilitation measures for victims of drug abuse through community-level interventions.

During the meeting, DySP Bandipora, Lateef Ahmad, gave a detailed briefing about the action taken by District Police, including sealing of properties belonging to drug peddlers, intensification of awareness campaigns, updates on acquittal cases, and the status of Regular Departmental Actions (RDA) initiated against government employees involved in drug abuse.

He further impressed upon officers to adopt a multi-pronged and sustained approach combining enforcement, prevention, and rehabilitation, assuring full support of the district administration in this regard.

Among others, the meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Development Bandipora; Chief Agriculture Officer Bandipora; Deputy Chief Medical Officer Bandipora; heads of educational institutions (virtually); and other concerned officers.

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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.

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