• Emphasizes Inter-Departmental Coordination, Community Involvement to eliminate the menace    

POONCH: To further strengthen the anti-drug measures, Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District-Level Committee under the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD). The meeting reviewed ongoing drug control measures and assessed the performance of enforcement departments in curbing drug trafficking and abuse.

The meeting was attended by  SSP Shafket Hussain Bhat; ADC Tahir Mustafa Malik; ACR Mohammad Sayeed; CMO Dr. Mohammad Parvaiz; District Social Welfare Officer Khalil Ahmed Banday, Medical Superintendent, ACP, college heads, Tehsildars, CID officials, Inspector MVD, Drug Inspector, Forest Department representatives and other concerned officers.

The Deputy Commissioner held an in-depth review of anti-narcotic operations across tehsils. SDMs and Tehsildars presented area-specific reports on the status of drug addiction and the monitoring of chemist shops. The ACP informed that Panchayat-level anti-drug campaigns have already begun, with encouraging community participation.

The College Principals shared details about students' awareness and prevention programs being organised in the Educational Institutions. The CMO highlighted ongoing counseling services, medical interventions, and sensitization drives being carried out through health centers.

The Deputy Commissioner instructed the DSWO to intensify the awareness campaign, while directing the College Principals to mobilize the NSS units for such initiatives in their localities. He stressed the importance of involving high and higher secondary schools in awareness efforts to secure the future of youth and prevent them from falling into harmful habits.

The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) was directed to take timely action to eliminate cannabis plantations and enhance surveillance to prevent illicit cultivation. The SSP presented recent enforcement data and called for continued coordination among departments. He also directed law enforcement units to submit monthly reports on drug-related cases and trends for a more structured approach toward tackling the issue.

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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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